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Homansville

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

If walls could talk, Homansville would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. Homansville is a ghost town in Utah County, Utah, United States. It's was settled in 1872. The town was abandoned before 1900. A post office operated from 1873 to 1887.

Utah County County holds 8 documented ghost towns, including Colton, Dividend, Forest City — Homansville keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Homansville

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

Homansville is a ghost town in Utah County, Utah, United States. It's was settled in 1872. The town was abandoned before 1900. A post office operated from 1873 to 1887.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Homansville 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 Homansville 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 Homansville is roughly 39.9749, -112.0841 — 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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Homansville FAQs

01Where is Homansville located?
Homansville is in Utah County County, Utah, mapped near 39.9749, -112.0841.
02What county is Homansville in?
Homansville sits in Utah County County, Utah. See our full guide to ghost towns in Utah County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Homansville?
Homansville is a ghost town in Utah County, Utah, United States. It's was settled in 1872. The town was abandoned before 1900. A post office operated from 1873 to 1887.
04What remains at Homansville today?
The on-the-ground condition of Homansville 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 Homansville?
Here's the honest truth: access to Homansville 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 Homansville is roughly 39.9749, -112.0841 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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