Ghost Town
Tooele County, UT
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Iosepa was a Hawaiian Latter-day Saint colony in Skull Valley, Tooele County (1889–1917). Families farmed the desert under harsh conditions before many returned to Hawaiʻi when the Lāʻie temple opened. A well-kept cemetery with a memorial pavilion is the main remnant; foundations are sparse. Respect graves; dirt-road access from SR-196.
| Region | Tooele County, UT |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 40.5372, -112.7444 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1889-1917 |
| Culture | Hawaiian LDS settlement 1889–1917 |
| Access | Dirt road off SR-196 |
| Remains | Cemetery |
| Peak Pop. | 228 (1915) |
| Fee | Free |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.