Iosepa, Utah
(Settled in 1889)
Named for a group of Latter-day Saint converts from the Hawaiian Islands who tried to establish a settlement here. Iosepa is Hawaiian for "Joseph" and was chosen in honor of Joseph F. Smith, who served several missions to the islands and later became president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Community Facts
- County: Tooele
- Coordinates: 40.5371, -112.7444
- Population: 21 (2010 est.)
Gardening Info
- Hardiness Zone: 7a
Sources
- Location: USGS
- Founding and name: Adapted from Origins of Utah Place Names
- Population: UGRC
- Hardiness zone: USDA
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by Beehive Guide. Updated Oct. 19, 2026.