GILES

NAME: Giles COUNTY: Wayne ROADS: 2WD GRID: 1 CLIMATE: hot in summer, little snow in winter BEST TIME TO VISIT: Spring, Winter , and Fall are best

COMMENTS: State route 24 runs right through the old town site. There are remains of a few buildings left standing. REMAINS: Some buildings, foundations and equipment

Giles was settled by Mormon pioneers right around the same time that Hanksville and Caineville were established. It was established as a farming community and kept getting flooded out by the river. Eventually the settlers abandoned the townsite. Submitted by: Richard Hawley

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