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Newhouse - Utah Ghost
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Utah Outdoor Activities
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.
Newhouse Ghost Town area GPS coordinates:
GPS-N38
28.504 W113 20.435
Lodging In Milford Utah:
Oak Tree Inn - Milford
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