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Old Town

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Old Town ghost town, Florida
Plate I — Old Town, FloridaPhoto: Ebyabe (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Old Town. Old Town is an unincorporated community in Dixie County, Florida, United States, located at US 19–ALT 27-98 and State Road 349. The ZIP Code for Old Town is 32680.

Lake County holds 12 documented ghost towns, including Acron, Bayview, Chetwynd — Old Town keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Old Town

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

Old Town is an unincorporated community in Dixie County, Florida, United States, located at US 19–ALT 27-98 and State Road 349. The ZIP Code for Old Town is 32680.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Old Town 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 Old Town 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 Old Town is roughly 29.6011, -82.9819 — 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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Old Town FAQs

01Where is Old Town located?
Old Town is in Lake County, Florida, mapped near 29.6011, -82.9819.
02What county is Old Town in?
Old Town sits in Lake County, Florida. See our full guide to ghost towns in Lake County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Old Town?
Old Town is an unincorporated community in Dixie County, Florida, United States, located at US 19–ALT 27-98 and State Road 349. The ZIP Code for Old Town is 32680.
04What remains at Old Town today?
The on-the-ground condition of Old Town 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 Old Town?
Here's the honest truth: access to Old Town 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 Old Town is roughly 29.6011, -82.9819 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Old Town, Florida”), CC BY-SA.

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