St. Pete Landmark Named Florida’s ‘Creepiest’ Ghost Town
Ghost towns provide an experience unlike any other for those looking for a thrill and those who enjoy the macabre. Abandoned towns that contain history of bygone ages, some of these locales also have haunting tales of how they became empty shells of what they once were when they were at the height of their splendor. It is also possible for them to take the shape of decommissioned military outposts, abandoned mining sites, abandoned villages, and other types of settlements. If you are very fortunate, you could even encounter some lingering ghosts, provided that you have faith in the existence of such occurrences. A creepy ghost town? sign me up!
The creepy data:
Thrillist has compiled a list of the “creepiest” and “coolest” ghost towns to see in each state, for the benefit of individuals who are considering paying a visit to one of these eerie communities. The website makes it clear, “Whether they’re roadside stop-offs or full-fledged attractions, each offers a side trip through time along America’s roadways.”
The most eerie abandoned town in the state of Florida is Fort Dade, which is now recognized as an important historical site in Hillsborough County. Yet, still a creepy ghost town. Rob Kachelriess, a veteran contributor to Thrillist, shared some further information on the past of this place as follows:
“Located on Egmont Key near St. Petersburg, Fort Dade was built on the heels of the Spanish-American War in 1858. At its peak, it included 300 residents with about 70 buildings, including a movie theater and bowling alley, not to mention electricity and telephones—fancy stuff for the era. Fort Dade was deactivated in 1923, and although the lighthouse is still in operation, the rest of the town is in ruins, with deteriorating brick roads and staircases leading to military batteries that no longer protect Tampa Bay. To visit, catch a ferry from Fort DeSoto Park.”
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