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Livingston

A ghost town of unknown status in Floyd County, Georgia.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Livingston ghost town, Georgia
Plate I — Livingston, GeorgiaPhoto: Charles Milton Bell (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Livingston has it. Leonidas Felix Livingston (April 3, 1832 – February 11, 1912) was an American Confederate States Army veteran who served 10 terms as a U.S. Representative from Georgia from 1891 to 1911.

Floyd County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Etowah — Livingston keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Livingston

Georgia's ghost towns are gold-rush towns from 1829, cotton ports, and kaolin and lumber settlements.

Leonidas Felix Livingston (April 3, 1832 – February 11, 1912) was an American Confederate States Army veteran who served 10 terms as a U.S. Representative from Georgia from 1891 to 1911.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Livingston is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Livingston is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Livingston is roughly 34.2129, -85.3486 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Livingston FAQs

01Where is Livingston located?
Livingston is in Floyd County, Georgia, mapped near 34.2129, -85.3486.
02What county is Livingston in?
Livingston sits in Floyd County, Georgia. See our full guide to ghost towns in Floyd County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Livingston?
Leonidas Felix Livingston (April 3, 1832 – February 11, 1912) was an American Confederate States Army veteran who served 10 terms as a U.S. Representative from Georgia from 1891 to 1911.
04What remains at Livingston today?
The on-the-ground condition of Livingston is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
05Can you visit Livingston?
Here's the honest truth: access to Livingston is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Livingston is roughly 34.2129, -85.3486 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Leonidas F. Livingston”), CC BY-SA.

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