Sego
Coal Town and Ancient Art
State: Utah
County: Grand County
Founded: 1910
Abandoned: 1955
Peak Population: 500
Sego was a coal mining town that operated from 1910 to 1955. The stone buildings are remarkably well-preserved, and nearby Sego Canyon features outstanding Barrier Canyon-style rock art. The combination of ghost town and petroglyphs makes this a unique destination.
Coal Mining Era
The American Fuel Company built Sego to supply coal to the railroad and local markets. At its peak, 500 people lived in company housing.
The Rock Art
Sego Canyon contains rock art panels from three cultures spanning thousands of years. The eerie Barrier Canyon figures are some of the most striking in the Southwest.
Timeline
- 1910 - Founded Coal mining began
- 1947 - Strike Labor dispute
- 1955 - Closed Mine shut down
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Spring or fall
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours (including rock art)
Quick Facts
- Stone buildings are well-preserved
- Nearby rock art spans 8,000 years
- Easy to combine ghost town and petroglyphs in one visit
Location
Address: Thompson Springs, Utah
Coordinates: 39.0917, -109.8111