Hillsdale, Utah

Hillsdale is a ghost town in Garfield County, in the U.S. state of Utah.[1]

History

The first settlement at Hillsdale was made in 1871.[2] A post office called Hillsdale was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1886.[3] The community was named for hills near the town site.[2]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hillsdale, Utah
  2. The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 188.
  3. "Post Offices". Retrieved 22 January 2018.

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