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Terrace

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Terrace ghost town, Utah
Plate I — Terrace, UtahPhoto: Ntsimp (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons

Some ghost towns feel like museums. Terrace feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. Washington Terrace is a city in Weber County, Utah, United States. The population was 9,267 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Ogden–Clearfield, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Box Elder County County holds 12 documented ghost towns, including Blue Creek, Cedar Creek, Golden — Terrace keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Terrace

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

Washington Terrace is a city in Weber County, Utah, United States. The population was 9,267 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Ogden–Clearfield, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Terrace 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 Terrace 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 Terrace is roughly 41.1683, -111.9781 — 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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Terrace FAQs

01Where is Terrace located?
Terrace is in Box Elder County County, Utah, mapped near 41.1683, -111.9781.
02What county is Terrace in?
Terrace sits in Box Elder County County, Utah. See our full guide to ghost towns in Box Elder County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Terrace?
Washington Terrace is a city in Weber County, Utah, United States. The population was 9,267 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Ogden–Clearfield, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area.
04What remains at Terrace today?
The on-the-ground condition of Terrace 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 Terrace?
Here's the honest truth: access to Terrace 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 Terrace is roughly 41.1683, -111.9781 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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