Johnson, Utah Explained

Johnson is a ghost town in Kane County, in the U.S. state of Utah. It is located 12 miles east of the present-day city of Kanab, Utah.

History

Johnson was founded in 1871 by the four Johnson brothers: Joel, Joseph, Benjamin, and William, and named for them.^{[1] [2]} A post office called Johnson was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1937.^[3]

Notable people

• Joel Hills Johnson (1802-1882) - inventor, Mormon pioneer, missionary, published poet and gospel hymn composer, politician, judge, one of the founders of the town of Johnson

See also

• List of ghost towns in Utah

References

37.0864°N -112.3753°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kane County Ghost Towns Kanab, Utah information :: KanabGuide.com. www.kanabguide.com. 2019-12-12.
2. Book: The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. 190.
3. Web site: Post Offices . 22 January 2018.