Frisco
Utah's Wildest Town
State: Utah
County: Beaver County
Founded: 1875
Abandoned: 1885
Peak Population: 6,000
Frisco was called the wildest town in Utah - with 23 saloons and an average of one murder a night. The Horn Silver mine produced $60 million in silver. When the mine collapsed in 1885, the town emptied overnight. Extensive ruins and charcoal kilns remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- 23 saloons
- Murder every night
- Mine collapse ended town
Location
Address: Frisco, UT
Coordinates: 38.4833, -113.2833