Johnson, Utah

Johnson is a ghost town in Kane County, in the U.S. state of Utah.[1]

History

Johnson was founded in 1871 by the four brothers Johnson, and named for them.[2] A post office called Johnson was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1937.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Johnson
  2. The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 190.
  3. "Post Offices". Retrieved 22 January 2018.

Coordinates: 40°38′32″N 111°52′03″W / 40.64222°N 111.86750°W / 40.64222; -111.86750

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