Iosepa
Hawaiian Colony
State: Utah
County: Tooele County
Founded: 1889
Abandoned: 1917
Peak Population: 228
Iosepa was a Hawaiian Mormon colony in the desert. When the Laie Hawaii Temple opened in 1917, everyone went home. An annual luau marks the site.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Memorial Day (luau)
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Hawaiian settlers
- Everyone returned home
- Annual luau memorial
Location
Address: Skull Valley, Utah
Coordinates: 40.5167, -112.6167