Troy Ghost Town
Lafayette County, Florida30.0275, -83.0126
Can you visit?
Public land, limited access
Troy Spring Conservation Area · Permit, fee or season
- Nearest town
- 10 miMayo, FL
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec8 of 12
- Next ghost town
- 27 miEllaville
Troy is a ghost town in Lafayette County, Florida.
On the map
- State
- City, county
- Private or unlisted
Star: Troy. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Mayo, FL, about 10 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Gainesville, FL, 47 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Ellaville27 mi north
- Traxler31 mi east
- Lulu32 mi east
- Newnansville35 mi southeast
- San Pedro37 mi northwest
- Hampton Springs39 mi west
- Hague40 mi southeast
- Tarver47 mi north
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
City or county land: Troy Spring Conservation Area
PAD-US places this spot on Troy Spring Conservation Area, land managed by a water district. PAD-US marks access as restricted: expect a permit, a fee, set hours or a seasonal closure. Check with the manager before you go.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run October to May, judging by NOAA normals from Mayo. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Mayo station (USC00085539), 11 miles away. About 55.6 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Lafayette County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 30.02750, -83.01260 |
| Also known as | Troy, FL |
| Sources | Wikidata Q29095079 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Troy ghost town?
In Lafayette County, Florida, at 30.0275, -83.0126. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Mayo, FL, about 10 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Gainesville, FL, 47 miles away.
Can you visit Troy?
Public land, limited access. PAD-US places this spot on Troy Spring Conservation Area, land managed by a water district. PAD-US marks access as restricted: expect a permit, a fee, set hours or a seasonal closure. Check with the manager before you go.
When is the best time to visit Troy?
Mild months here run October to May, judging by NOAA normals from Mayo. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Troy?
Yes. Ellaville (27 mi), Traxler (31 mi), Lulu (32 mi), Newnansville (35 mi).
