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Magnolia

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Magnolia ghost town, Florida
Photo: Josep Renalias Lohen11 (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Florida
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Magnolia. Magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as the southern magnolia or bull bay, is a flowering tree in the family Magnoliaceae native to the Southeastern United States coastal plain, from Virginia to central Florida, and west

Wakulla County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including East Goose Creek, Newport, Port Leon — Magnolia keeps them company on the map.

The story of Magnolia

Florida's ghost towns are railroad towns Flagler built, 1920s land-boom subdivisions that busted, and phosphate and turpentine camps.

Magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as the southern magnolia or bull bay, is a flowering tree in the family Magnoliaceae native to the Southeastern United States coastal plain, from Virginia to central Florida, and west to East Texas. Reaching 27.5 m (90 ft) in height, it is a large, striking evergreen tree, with large, dark-green leaves up to 20 cm (7+3⁄4 in) long and 12 cm (4+3⁄4 in) wide, and large, white, fragrant flowers up to 30 cm (12 in) in diameter. Although endemic to the evergreen lowland subtropical forests on the Gulf and South Atlantic coastal plain, M.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Magnolia 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 Magnolia 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.

Magnolia FAQs

Where is Magnolia located?
Magnolia is in Wakulla County, Florida. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Magnolia in?
Magnolia sits in Wakulla County, Florida. See our full guide to ghost towns in Wakulla County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Magnolia?
Magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as the southern magnolia or bull bay, is a flowering tree in the family Magnoliaceae native to the Southeastern United States coastal plain, from Virginia to central Florida, and west to East Texas. Reaching 27.
What remains at Magnolia today?
The on-the-ground condition of Magnolia 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.
Can you visit Magnolia?
Here's the honest truth: access to Magnolia 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.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Magnolia grandiflora”), CC BY-SA.

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