Grafton, Utah was established in 1859 as an agricultural community and finally became a ghost town, for the second time, in 1945. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Grafton's buildings recall a forgotten lifestyle. Several Hollywood movies have been filmed at this location.
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| Directions: |
- The shortest route to Grafton is through Rockville, Utah, along Utah Highway 9. Turn south on Bridge Lane, which crosses the Virgin River on a historic, single-track iron bridge. From there the road turns due west and once it becomes unpaved just follow the road through the signed gates to the ghost town.
- Or, come in from the south along the Smithsonian Butte Back Country Byway.
- Get directions from Google Maps.
- Get directions from MapQuest.
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| Coordinates: |
Map Coordinates (NAD83): 37 10.030N; 113 04.944W. |
| Weather: |
- Snow may fall intermittently from December to March; average winter maximum and minimum temperatures are 53 degrees F. and 30 degrees F.
- May to October daytime temperatures range from 72 degrees F. to 103 degrees F.; nighttime, from 45 degrees F. to 73 degrees F.
- See area weather chart.
- See Canyon Country Weather for more information.
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