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Manhattan

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

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

Quick Facts

State
Florida
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

If walls could talk, Manhattan would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. Fair Oaks-Manhattan Manor is a neighborhood within the city limits of Tampa, Florida. As of the 2010 census, the neighborhood had a population of 3,953. The ZIP Code serving the neighborhood is 33611.

Manatee County holds 15 documented ghost towns, including Angola, Bethany, Bunkerhill — Manhattan keeps them company on the map.

The story of Manhattan

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

Fair Oaks-Manhattan Manor is a neighborhood within the city limits of Tampa, Florida. As of the 2010 census, the neighborhood had a population of 3,953. The ZIP Code serving the neighborhood is 33611.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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.

Manhattan FAQs

Where is Manhattan located?
Manhattan is in Manatee County, Florida. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Manhattan in?
Manhattan sits in Manatee County, Florida. See our full guide to ghost towns in Manatee County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Manhattan?
Fair Oaks-Manhattan Manor is a neighborhood within the city limits of Tampa, Florida. As of the 2010 census, the neighborhood had a population of 3,953. The ZIP Code serving the neighborhood is 33611.
What remains at Manhattan today?
The on-the-ground condition of Manhattan 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 Manhattan?
Here's the honest truth: access to Manhattan 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 (“Fair Oaks – Manhattan Manor”), CC BY-SA.

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