Juab, Utah facts for kids

Juab is a ghost town in Juab County, Utah, United States. A ghost town is a place where people used to live and work, but now very few or no one lives there. Juab is located about 5.1 miles (8.2 km) west-southwest of Levan. It sits at an elevation of 5,082 feet (1,549 meters) above sea level.

History of Juab

Juab was first settled in 1860 and was originally known as Chicken Creek. It became an important place because of the railroad.

Juab as a Railroad Stop

In 1879, Juab became a key railroad station. It was the end of the line for the Utah Southern Railroad, which was part of the larger Union Pacific Railroad. This meant trains would stop here, and goods and people would get on and off.

The railroad tracks kept growing. By 1880, the tracks were extended further south to Milford. Over the years, the railroad lines and the station at Juab became part of different big railroad companies. By 1903, the station was part of the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad. This shows how important Juab was as a stop for trains traveling across the country.