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Sherman

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Sherman ghost town, Florida
Plate I — Sherman, FloridaPhoto: Unknown authorUnknown author (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

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.

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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.

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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.

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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. The mapped point for Sherman is roughly 27.2106, -80.7553 — 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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Sherman FAQs

01Where is Sherman located?
Sherman is in Okeechobee County, Florida, mapped near 27.2106, -80.7553.
02What county is Sherman in?
Sherman sits in Okeechobee County, Florida. See our full guide to ghost towns in Okeechobee County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Sherman?
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.
04What remains at Sherman 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.
05Can you visit Sherman?
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. The mapped point for Sherman is roughly 27.2106, -80.7553 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“William Sherman Jennings”), CC BY-SA.

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