Bullion, Utah

Bullion, Utah
Bullion is located in Utah
Bullion
Bullion
Location within Utah
Bullion is located in the United States
Bullion
Bullion
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 38°24′34″N 112°20′18″W / 38.40944°N 112.33833°W / 38.40944; -112.33833
CountryUnited States
StateUtah
CountyPiute
Elevation
5,919 ft (1,804 m)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
GNIS feature ID1439306[1]

Bullion is an ghost town in Piute County, Utah, United States.[1] This town produced gold and silver.[2]

History

In 1868, the Ohio Mining District was established.[3]

At its peak, the town had more than 1,600 residents, about 500 active miners, 13 saloons, nine gambling houses, five warehouses, and a school.[4]

In 1880, Bullion has 1,651 residents.[5]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ Massey, Peter; Wilson, Jeanne (2006). Backcountry Adventures Utah: The Ultimate Guide to the Utah Backcountry for Anyone with a Sport Utility Vehicle. Adler Publishing. ISBN 978-1-930193-27-7.
  3. ↑ "Piute County". I Love History. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ Tyson, Mary (December 17, 2025). "A Nearby Ghost Town: Bullion City". Community Library. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Utah ATV Trails | ATV Utah | Where to Stay Near Paiute Trail". www.visitutah.com. Retrieved June 30, 2026.