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Show rnyrurtirfi A8 - The Tlmes-lndependen- aTfcTrirTir U f-yn- jl lijt mu t Wy,-r,- "i" H ""NJ Stacey Clark son was named Marvelous Flood mile stretch in the canyon has a steep grade. Grafton (Color Country) Tenney. The settlers rebuilt their homes and planted their crops at the present townsite. Flooding and Indian problems finally got the best of the settlers. By 1920, it was to- More Ghost towns and historic places by Stacey Clark. How to find it: About 8 miles north of St. George, Hwy 9 turns northeast for about 27 miles to Rockville. At Rockville, Grafton may be reached by crossing an old bridge to the south side of the Virgin River and driving 3.5 miles west on the Smithsonian Butte Scenic Byway. The past: In 1862, the original Grafton, located one mile downstream from the present townsite, floated away in a flood after 40 straight days of rain. A woman giving birth that night was floated on a wagon box to higher ground. Her tally deserted. The present: Against the backdrop of Zion Canyon, Grafton is easily one of the most picturesque ghost towns in Utah. Its adobe house and schoolhouse were part of the set for the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." John Jarvie Ranch (Dinosaurland) How to find it: From Vernal, travel north on Hwy 191 for 55 miles to the WyomingUtah border, then east 22 miles on a maintained gravel road through Jessie Ewing Canyon to the Jarvie Ranch. A two- - Castle Valley Comments' How to find it: Richville is located 9 miles north of Tooele at the junction of Hwys 36 and 138. The past: in 1849, Brigham Young and Ezra T. Benson built grist, flour, saw, and textile mills on several springs. Richville would become one of Utah's earliest settled ghost towns. It was even the county seats for one year in 1855. The present: From Hwy 138, The past: John Jarvie was a Scotsman who in the 1880's established a store and post office in Brown's Park near the Green River. He also operated a ferry across the river and prospected in the mountains. He was popular and respected by the Brown's park settlers as well in the as the outlaws that "holed-up-" area including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and their Wild Bunch. In July of 1909, Jarvie's store was ransacked and robbed, and Jarvie was murdered by two transient workers from Rock Springs, Wyoming. His body was hidden in a boat and sent down the Green River. It was not discovered until eight days later and his murderers were never captured. passersby can still see the picturesque Ezra T. Benson Grist Mill, which is listed on the National Historic Register. It was recently renovated and tours to the public are available. Other abandoned build- As a result of an overwhelmingly favorable vote regarding the fate of Castle Valley Drive, the Town of Castle Valley accepted the road from the property owners association. The covenants of the P.O.A. stated that a majority was necesa move and the such make to sary results of the vote form the property two-thir- owners authorized the action. In other action during the property owners association and town council meeting, the council hired local resident John Blake as the new road supervisor. Due to the resignation of Peter I laney, the town has an opening on the Hospital Board and are now accepting application. A premise occupation permit was approved for Stan Ferris who will occasionally hold workshops for poured adobe construction at his residents on lot 163. A resolution to dedicate Castle Valley Drive to Grand County was approved by the town council. The county will add the road to their class B road system and funds received from the road will be transferred to the county. Funds left over from the now defunct Grand County Road District will be used to gravel Castle Valley Drive in preparation for ship sealing the road. Since there wasn't enough money left in the district account, the council voted to appropriate $10,000 to help with the project. The terms of three council mem- bers expire this year and Patt Plastow has announced her intention to resign her seat because of health reasons, making four vacancies. August 24 is the deadline for filing for one of the council seats, according to town cleric Lois Wagstaff. She has the forms and is ready to sign up all those who desire to run for one of the vacancies. Travel symposium planned in Aspen The "2nd Annual Summer Travel Symposium will be held September 1993 at the Aspen Institute in Aspen, Colorado. In its second year, the Symposium is being held for the benefit of destination mountain resort businesses from around the nation who wish to develop the tourism seasons of spring, summer and fall. "Its clear that many mountain resort business owners are increasing their focus on developing summer tourism," observes Ralf Garrison, Symposium Producer. "Last year's event was 4, non-wint- rxi um 14 iljj -- M mHj . m er hugely successful, and we anticipate even more participation this year," he concluded. The Summer Travel Symposium is the mountain resort industry's only forum for tourism dependent businesses in mountain resorts, who and a small cemetery. Park Valley (Golden Spike Empire) lodges, a band, a library with 12,000 books, and department stores, including J.C. Penney's second store. In 1890, a flash flood destroyed the business district and in 1893 Eureka had its first major fire. The last large mine closed in 1957. The present: Eureka, with its 700 residents, is a very picturesque and town. With explorable semi-gho- st many abandoned false front stores These listing are partially based on information from Stephen L. Carr's, the West, Eureka had theaters, H .i, i, I How to find it: Fairfield is west of Utah Lake 5 miles southeast of Cedar Fort on Hwy 73 via Hwy 68. The past: This "fair" valley was settled in 1855, but Fairfield really boomed in 1858 when Johnson's army built Camp Floyd nearby so they could "keep an eye on the Mormons." By 1859, the fort and town combined had 7,000 people. It was the third largest community in Utah and the largest military installation in the U.S. and territories. With 12 saloons and gambling halls, Fairfield could have been mistaken Historical Guide to Utah Ghost Towns, which gives detailed descriptions of over 150 ghost towns in Utah and George A. Thompson's, Some Dreams Die - Utahs Ghost Towns and Lost Treasures. For persons interested in a more complete treatment of Utah's ghost towns, both of these books are available in local bookstores. and other ramshackle and quaint Watch Your from Moabs Premier Retail Center WALKER V DRUG NEW STATE LIQUOR STORE for the wildest of mining towns. Then, suddenly, in 1861, all was quiet again. The army had been How to find it: From the exit. Park Valley is Snowville 18 miles west on Hwy 42 and then 20 miles southwest on Hwy 30. The past: First settled in 1869 by a cattle rancher. Park Valley became a boom town in the 1890's when gold was discovered nearby. After the boom ended and the town was deserted, a group of Russians tried to settle there in 1914, but gave up in 1920 due to continual drought. As the automobile became popular, Park Valley became a major stopover and a good hotel was built, but faster automobiles soon began to pass up the little town. The present: There is still a schoolhouse in use along with a gas station and general store. There are many photogenic abandoned homes and also shacks from the gold mine on private property. three-roo- buildings, it has the look of an old mining town. Each August, Eureka has a mining town celebration called the Tintic Silver Festival. Fairfield (Mountainland) The present: Today, the John Jarvie Ranch is a Historic Property. Four of the original structures are still on the site dugout; a including: a stone home built by outlaw Jack Bennett with the masonry skills he learned in prison; a blacksmith shop; n and a corral built from railroad ties which had drifted down the Green River. The ranch also has a replica of Jarvie's General Store, two-roo- in the Salt Lake Stock Exchange were Tintic properties. Known as one of the quietest boom towns in ings may also be seen in the area. hand-hew- 23-2- 1 Thursday, July 15, 1993 t, Visiting Utahs ghost towns is great summer fun By ' ordered to return to Ft. Leavenworth. They even razed the fort before they left. The 15 to 20 families who had settled the valley had Fairfield all to themselves again. The present: All that is left of Camp Floyd is a commissary building and a cemetery. John Carson's Inn, which served as a stage and Pony Express stop in Fairfield, has been restored and is a historical state park. NOW LEASING 1200 Sq. Ft. NEW RETAIL SPACE Eureka (Panoramaland) How to find it: Located in Juab County, Eureka is 45 miles southwest of Provo on Hwy 6. The past: The Tintic mining district, of which Eureka was the center, was one of Utah's biggest and richest. From 1870 to 1910, there was continuous mining production. In 1909, 80 percent of stocks traded m RichvilleMills Junction (Great Salt Lake Country) Call Collect (303) 243-783- 4 Ocfoor DuratoSWW have excess capacity in the spring, summer and fall, and are interested in collecting information to help them exploit the market opportunities and Quality develop specific strategies for implementation in 1994 and beyond. "It's the only place all available knowledge and experience is assembled in one place at one time," Paints If Garrison concluded. The Skiing Company, Alamo Rent a Car and Hotel & Travel Index have joined Symposium producers to create a forum for growing summer business. 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