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Yukon's Eerie Revival: Florida's Ghost Town Draws Curious Visitors

Yukon's Eerie Revival: Florida's Ghost Town Draws Curious Visitors
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  • Yukon, Florida, was abandoned in 1963 due to aviation hazards by a naval station.
  • Predicted dangers were confirmed with several plane crashes in the area's vicinity.
  • Declared a flight hazard by the US Navy, leading to Yukon's abandonment.
  • Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park was established on the land in 1989.
  • The park attracts visitors with Yukon's unique history and preserved structures.
  • Historic sites, like Mulberry Grove Plantation cemetery, remain for history buffs.
  • Yukon's past, once vibrant with a streetcar and community life, intrigues visitors.
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