WayfarrowGiles
Ghost town · Wayne County, Utah
Giles is a ghost town in Wayne County, Utah. It is one of 2 former communities in Wayne County on the federal names register. That ranks the county 21st among the 28 Utah counties with a vanished settlement on record.
Giles was established in 1883, in the late 19th century.
The U.S. Geological Survey lists Giles as a historical populated place: the name is no longer in official use for a community, whether the settlement was abandoned, absorbed into a neighbouring town or renamed. The recorded location is 38.3694° N, 110.8481° W.
Key facts
| Founded | 1883 |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 4,426 ft |
| Nearest living town | Hanksville, UT |
| Distance to it | 7.3 miles |
| Coordinates | 38.36944, -110.84806 |
What's there now
Giles is no longer a community in its own right. The nearest living town is Hanksville, UT (population 203), about 7.3 miles away in a straight line, and the site sits at roughly 4,426 feet above sea level. Much of the land around former townsites is private; check access before you visit.
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Nearby places
- Eagle Cityghost town · Garfield County · 21.4 mi
- Fruitaghost town · Wayne County · 22.3 mi
- Hite Crossingghost town · San Juan County · 42.2 mi
- Hiteghost town · Garfield County · 44.8 mi
- White Canyonghost town · San Juan County · 44.8 mi
Questions
Where is Giles?
Giles is in Wayne County, Utah, at 38.3694, -110.8481.
How many ghost towns are in Wayne County?
Wayne County, Utah has 2 ghost towns on record at Wayfarrow.
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