Low, Utah facts for kids
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Location in Utah
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Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Tooele |
| Established | 1880 |
| Abandoned | 1955 |
| Elevation | 4,600 ft (1,402 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1437626 |
Low is a ghost town located in northern Tooele County, Utah, in the United States. A ghost town is a place that used to be a town but is now mostly empty or abandoned.
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History of Low
How Low Started
Low was first created in 1880. It began as a camp for workers building and maintaining the Western Pacific Railroad. This railroad was very important for moving goods and people across the country.
Why it was Named Low
The town's name, Low, might have come from its location. It was built on a low pass, which is a lower area between two mountain ranges. To the south were the Cedar Mountains, and to the north were the Grassy Mountains.
Why Low Became a Ghost Town
The camp at Low was abandoned in 1955. The main reason for this was a lack of water. There wasn't enough local water to support the people living there. Today, only a few ruins of the old camp remain.
Nearby Places
Low Flight Strip
About 13 miles (21 km) west of Low, you can find the Low Flight Strip. This was once an airfield used by the military, but it is now abandoned.
Interstate 80
Interstate 80, a major highway, runs to the west of Low. Exit 62 on this highway is even known as the "Low Interchange."
