Brewster
Bone Valley Ghost
State: Florida
County: Polk County
Founded: 1910
Abandoned: 1960s (court order)
Peak Population: 2,000
Brewster was a segregated company town for the American Cyanamid Company, mining phosphate. The town was shut down in the 1960s, partially due to environmental rulings on smokestack pollution. Many houses were moved or demolished; only a smokestack remains.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy (drive-by)
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- Company-owned town
- Had its own power plant
- Smokestack landmark remains
Location
Address: Brewster Rd, Mulberry, FL
Coordinates: 27.755, -81.9689