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Montague

A ghost town of unknown status in Marion County, Florida.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Montague ghost town, Florida
Plate I — Montague, FloridaPhoto: Kate Mount (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Montague isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Stephen Rowley Montague (born March 10, 1943, in Syracuse, New York) is an American composer, pianist and conductor who grew up in Idaho, New Mexico, West Virginia and Florida.

Marion County holds 12 documented ghost towns, including Electra, Fort King, Gaiter — Montague keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Montague

Florida's ghost towns are railroad towns Flagler built, 1920s land-boom subdivisions that busted, and phosphate and turpentine camps.

Stephen Rowley Montague (born March 10, 1943, in Syracuse, New York) is an American composer, pianist and conductor who grew up in Idaho, New Mexico, West Virginia and Florida.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Montague 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 Montague 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 Montague is roughly 29.1505, -82.0748 — 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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Montague FAQs

01Where is Montague located?
Montague is in Marion County, Florida, mapped near 29.1505, -82.0748.
02What county is Montague in?
Montague sits in Marion County, Florida. See our full guide to ghost towns in Marion County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Montague?
Stephen Rowley Montague (born March 10, 1943, in Syracuse, New York) is an American composer, pianist and conductor who grew up in Idaho, New Mexico, West Virginia and Florida.
04What remains at Montague today?
The on-the-ground condition of Montague 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 Montague?
Here's the honest truth: access to Montague 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 Montague is roughly 29.1505, -82.0748 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Stephen Montague”), CC BY-SA.

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