Quick Facts
- State
- Florida
- County
- Okeechobee County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Some ghost towns feel like museums. Sherman feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. William Sherman Jennings (March 24, 1863 – February 27, 1920) was an American progressive politician who served as the 18th governor of Florida after being a lawyer, county judge, and state representative.
Okeechobee County holds 8 documented ghost towns, including Basinger, Fort Drum, Hilolo — Sherman keeps them company on the map.
The story of Sherman
Florida's ghost towns are railroad towns Flagler built, 1920s land-boom subdivisions that busted, and phosphate and turpentine camps.
William Sherman Jennings (March 24, 1863 – February 27, 1920) was an American progressive politician who served as the 18th governor of Florida after being a lawyer, county judge, and state representative.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Sherman 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 Sherman 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 (“William Sherman Jennings”), CC BY-SA.