Quick Facts
- State
- Florida
- County
- Lake County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Pittman doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Pittman is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Pittman had a population of 227.
Lake County holds 12 documented ghost towns, including Acron, Bayview, Chetwynd — Pittman keeps them company on the map.
The story of Pittman
Florida's ghost towns are railroad towns Flagler built, 1920s land-boom subdivisions that busted, and phosphate and turpentine camps.
Pittman is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Pittman had a population of 227. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Pittman 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 Pittman 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.
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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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Pittman, Florida”), CC BY-SA.