There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Spray has it. Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is an American agricultural cooperative of cranberry growers headquartered in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Madison County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Ellaville — Spray keeps them company on the map.
The story of Spray
Florida's ghost towns are railroad towns Flagler built, 1920s land-boom subdivisions that busted, and phosphate and turpentine camps.
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is an American agricultural cooperative of cranberry growers headquartered in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It currently has over 700 member growers (in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington, Florida, British Columbia and other parts of Canada, as well as Chile). The cooperative employs about 2,000 people, with sales of $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2013 and accounts for 70% of North American cranberry production. Their products include cranberry sauce, fruit juices, fruit snacks, and dried cranberries.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Spray 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 Spray 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 Spray is roughly 30.5141, -83.6204 — 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
Spray FAQs
01Where is Spray located?
02What county is Spray in?
03What is the history of Spray?
04What remains at Spray today?
05Can you visit Spray?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Ocean Spray (cooperative)”), CC BY-SA.
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