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Providence

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Providence doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Providence School of Jacksonville is a private, college preparatory Christian school in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.

Union County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Old Providence — Providence keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Providence

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

Providence School of Jacksonville is a private, college preparatory Christian school in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. It has a preschool, a lower school, a middle school, and a high school, and enrolls about 1,200 students a year. The school is affiliated with the New Life Christian Fellowship, a non-denominational church in Jacksonville, and opened in 1997.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence is roughly 30.2978, -81.4578 — 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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Providence FAQs

01Where is Providence located?
Providence is in Union County, Florida, mapped near 30.2978, -81.4578.
02What county is Providence in?
Providence sits in Union County, Florida. See our full guide to ghost towns in Union County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Providence?
Providence School of Jacksonville is a private, college preparatory Christian school in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. It has a preschool, a lower school, a middle school, and a high school, and enrolls about 1,200 students a year.
04What remains at Providence today?
The on-the-ground condition of Providence 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 Providence?
Here's the honest truth: access to Providence 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 Providence is roughly 30.2978, -81.4578 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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