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Frisco, Utah
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![]() Remains of Frisco. The charcoal kilns in the background are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Country | United States |
State | Utah |
County | Beaver |
Established | 1879 |
Abandoned | 1929 |
Named for | San Francisco Mountains |
Elevation | 6,421 ft (1,957 m) |
GNIS feature ID | 1437563 |
Frisco is a ghost town in Beaver County, Utah, United States. It was a busy mining town from 1879 to 1929. At its busiest in 1885, Frisco was home to about 6,000 people.
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History of Frisco
Frisco grew into an important center for the San Francisco Mining District. It had a post office and many businesses. It was also the end point for the Utah Southern Railroad line from Milford.
The Horn Silver Mine
The famous Horn Silver Mine was found in 1875. By 1885, this mine had produced over $20 million worth of valuable ore. Overall, by 1885, more than $60 million worth of metals like zinc, copper, lead, silver, and gold had been shipped from Frisco. These metals came from many mines in the area.
Life in Frisco
Frisco was known as a very lively town. It had 23 places where people could gather. Life in the town could be quite challenging. For example, fresh drinking water had to be brought in from other places.
The Mine Collapse
Things changed suddenly for Frisco on February 13, 1885. The Horn Silver Mine completely caved in. This mine was unusual because it was a very deep open pit, about 900 feet (274 meters) deep. It was held up by wooden supports, which meant it could have collapsed at any time.
Later Years and Today
In 1905, a local Mormon church group was formed. However, by 1911, many mines started to close. So many people left Frisco that the church group was no longer active. After many years of being empty, another company tried to mine in the area again in 2002.
Frisco's Location
Frisco is located at 38°27′35″N 113°15′32″W / 38.45972°N 113.25889°W. It sits at an elevation of about 6,500 feet (1,981 meters) above sea level.
Population Changes
At its busiest, Frisco had almost 6,000 residents. Here's how its population changed over the years:
Year | Population |
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1880 | 800 |
1900 | 500 |
1912 | 150 |
1918 | 300 |
1922–1923 | 100 |
1927–1928 | 100 |