There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Parramore has it. The Holden–Parramore Historic District is a U.S. historic district located in Parramore neighborhood of west-central Orlando, Florida. The district is roughly bounded by W. Church Street, S.
Parramore is the lone documented ghost town in Jackson County — for now.
The story of Parramore
Florida's ghost towns are railroad towns Flagler built, 1920s land-boom subdivisions that busted, and phosphate and turpentine camps.
The Holden–Parramore Historic District is a U.S. historic district located in Parramore neighborhood of west-central Orlando, Florida. The district is roughly bounded by W. Church Street, S. Division Avenue, Long Street, McFall Avenue, and S. Parramore Avenue. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 23, 2009.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Parramore 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.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Parramore 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 Parramore is roughly 28.5383, -81.3869 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Parramore FAQs
01Where is Parramore located?
02What county is Parramore in?
03What is the history of Parramore?
04What remains at Parramore today?
05Can you visit Parramore?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Holden–Parramore Historic District”), CC BY-SA.
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