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Montbrook

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Montbrook ghost town, Florida
Plate I — Montbrook, FloridaPhoto: USGS (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Montbrook just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Montbrook Army Air Field, was a World War II United States Army Air Forces airfield, located 2.4 miles (3.9 km) south-southwest of Williston, Florida.

Levy County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Atsena Otie Key, Port Inglis, Rosewood — Montbrook keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Montbrook

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

Montbrook Army Air Field, was a World War II United States Army Air Forces airfield, located 2.4 miles (3.9 km) south-southwest of Williston, Florida.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Montbrook 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 Montbrook 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 Montbrook is roughly 29.3558, -82.4717 — 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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Montbrook FAQs

01Where is Montbrook located?
Montbrook is in Levy County, Florida, mapped near 29.3558, -82.4717.
02What county is Montbrook in?
Montbrook sits in Levy County, Florida. See our full guide to ghost towns in Levy County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Montbrook?
Montbrook Army Air Field, was a World War II United States Army Air Forces airfield, located 2.4 miles (3.9 km) south-southwest of Williston, Florida.
04What remains at Montbrook today?
The on-the-ground condition of Montbrook 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 Montbrook?
Here's the honest truth: access to Montbrook 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 Montbrook is roughly 29.3558, -82.4717 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Montbrook Army Airfield”), CC BY-SA.

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