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Ghost town · Kane County, Utah
Paria is a ghost town in Kane County, Utah. It is one of 3 former communities in Kane County on the federal names register. That ranks the county 16th among the 28 Utah counties with a vanished settlement on record.
Paria was established in 1870, in the late 19th century.
The U.S. Geological Survey lists Paria 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 37.2483° N, 111.9492° W.
Key facts
| Founded | 1870 |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 4,746 ft |
| Nearest living town | Big Water, UT |
| Distance to it | 20 miles |
| Coordinates | 37.24833, -111.94917 |
What's there now
Paria is no longer a community in its own right. The nearest living town is Big Water, UT (population 520), about 20 miles away in a straight line, and the site sits at roughly 4,746 feet above sea level. Much of the land around former townsites is private; check access before you visit.
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Nearby places
- Georgetownghost town · Kane County · 20.7 mi
- Johnson Ranchghost town · Garfield County · 23.1 mi
- Johnsonghost town · Kane County · 25.7 mi
- Lee's Ferryghost town · Coconino County · 33.2 mi
- Asayghost town · Garfield County · 37.4 mi
- Hillsdaleghost town · Garfield County · 40.3 mi
- Widtsoeghost town · Garfield County · 40.5 mi
Questions
Where is Paria?
Paria is in Kane County, Utah, at 37.2483, -111.9492.
How many ghost towns are in Kane County?
Kane County, Utah has 3 ghost towns on record at Wayfarrow.
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