Located 30 miles west of
Milford Utah is the old ghost town of Newhouse. Although this area was inhabited as
early as 1870 the town never amounted to much until 1900 when Samuel
Newhouse purchased the Cactus Mine. Newhouse had a dream to
establish a model city for his miners and their
families. The small town consisted of stucco homes,
a dancehall, restaurant, and one bar located one
mile out of town. In the center of town was a
clubhouse. This clubhouse contained a well-stocked
library and pool tables. Samuel Newhouse died before the completion of his dream, but his
brother Matt Newhouse continued on and completed the town and keep
it up and running until 1910, when the oar in the
Cactus Mine ran dry.
In 1914 the Cactus Mill was tore down
and most of the towns people moved away. Today all that remains of Newhouse's model town
are sun-bleached foundations and one old stone house ready to
crumble at anytime.
While exploring the area
we were amazed at all the old glass laying all over
the ground. One could just imagine how many
old relics are just below the dirt's surface waiting
for some lucky visitor to find. Don't forget
your metal detector as several washes run through
this area. Spend some time and explore this old
ghost town and who knows what you may find. One
recommendation we would like to add is stay on the
main road. We traveled down a small road to get
closer to the old stone house and found ourselves in
the middle of hundreds of rusted nails. This is very
desolate location and not a good place to have
several flat tires. Before traveling to this area
please be prepared with extra water, a full gas
tank, cell phone etc.
Driving Directions From Beaver to Newhouse:
From
Beaver North MAIN STREET and CENTER STREET, turn right onto W Center
ST / UT-21. Continue to follow UT-21 for 30.4 miles. After
traveling 30.4 miles you will be in Milford. Follow UT-21 down
SOUTH MAIN STREET then turn LEFT onto W CENTER ST / UT-21. Continue
to follow UT-21. 19.6 miles. After Traveling 19.6 miles you will
come to a road that will take you to Newhouse. Turn RIGHT, travel
2.1 miles and this will bring you to Newhouse.
