Quick Facts
- State
- Florida
- County
- Collier County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Some ghost towns feel like museums. Jerome feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. Jerome Carter (born October 25, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the St.
Collier County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Birdon, Chokoloskee, Deep Lake — Jerome keeps them company on the map.
The story of Jerome
Florida's ghost towns are railroad towns Flagler built, 1920s land-boom subdivisions that busted, and phosphate and turpentine camps.
Jerome Carter (born October 25, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL draft. He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles. Carter was also a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Florida Tuskers, and Virginia Destroyers.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Jerome 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 Jerome 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 (“Jerome Carter”), CC BY-SA.