Utah

Utah’s Lund and Beryl are two of the many ghost towns that dot the American West. These towns offer a glimpse into the past, showcasing the remnants of a once-bustling railroad community that has since declined into obscurity. Located in the southern part of the state, the towns are now home to only a few […]

Nestled in the heart of Morton County, Sims is a small town that was once a bustling community. However, today, it is a ghostly reminder of what it once was. The remnants of this once-thriving town include a Lutheran Church, an unused parsonage, a small rambler, an abandoned brick house, and an old railroad bridge.

Mercur, a small town nestled in the mountains of Utah, was once a bustling hub of gold mining activity. Despite being plagued by multiple fires, the town was rebuilt and became the second-largest gold-producing town in the state. However, mining cost eventually exceeded gold’s value, and Mercur became a ghost town in 1951. Today, Mercur

Widstoe Junction, a once-thriving Utah ghost town, was established by Mormon settlers during the late 19th century. At its peak in the early 1920s, the town boasted a population of over a thousand residents, complete with a school, hotels, stores, and a post office. Over time, however, the town’s prosperity began to wane, with severe

Thistle, a small town located in Wasatch County, Utah, was once a thriving community with a robust agriculture and ranching industry. However, in April 1983, a catastrophic mudslide disaster struck the town, causing an earth dam to form, which blocked the river and resulted in severe flooding that led to the town’s ultimate demise. Today,