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Giles

A ghost town of unknown status in Wayne County County, Utah.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Giles ghost town, Utah
Plate I — Giles, UtahPhoto: Pezibu (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

If walls could talk, Giles would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. Giles is a ghost town along the Fremont River in the Blue Valley of Wayne County, Utah, United States. The town was inhabited circa 1883–1919.

Wayne County County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Caineville, Fruita, Notom — Giles keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Giles

Utah's ghost towns split between failed Mormon farm villages and the rough mining camps the faithful mostly watched from a distance.

Giles is a ghost town along the Fremont River in the Blue Valley of Wayne County, Utah, United States. The town was inhabited circa 1883–1919.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Giles is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Giles is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Giles is roughly 38.3694, -110.8481 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Giles FAQs

01Where is Giles located?
Giles is in Wayne County County, Utah, mapped near 38.3694, -110.8481.
02What county is Giles in?
Giles sits in Wayne County County, Utah. See our full guide to ghost towns in Wayne County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Giles?
Giles is a ghost town along the Fremont River in the Blue Valley of Wayne County, Utah, United States. The town was inhabited circa 1883–1919.
04What remains at Giles today?
The on-the-ground condition of Giles is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
05Can you visit Giles?
Here's the honest truth: access to Giles is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Giles is roughly 38.3694, -110.8481 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Giles, Utah”), CC BY-SA.

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