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Rockville, Utah: Grafton Ghost Town

Abandoned in the 1940s, but still in remarkable shape. A couple of houses, school, and cemetery. The bicycle scene from "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" was filmed here in the late 1960s.

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Grafton Ghost Town

Used extensively as a location in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Remember the knife fight? The bicycle ride?

[Joseph Francis, 08/28/2013]

Grafton Ghost Town.

Grafton Ghost Town

The ghost town of Grafton was settled in the 1860s and after numerous floods saw its last residents leave in the 1940s. Unlike most ghost towns, Grafton isn't a refurbished accessory to a gift shop or a small collection of rubble. There are several standing buildings and a gated cemetery, all kept in great condition thanks to the local Grafton Heritage Partnership Project.

[Philip Deslippe, 12/03/2005]

Grafton Ghost Town

Address:
250 S, Rockville, UT
Directions:
In Rockville on UT9 turn south onto Bridge Rd, take a right at the intersection, then follow the signs to the Grafton ghost town. The cemetery is about a hundred yards away from the buildings.
Admission:
Free
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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