Widtsoe, Utah
(Settled in 1876)
Vacated. Named in honor of John A. Widtsoe, a leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and former president of the University of Utah. First called Windor, and later Houston.
Community Facts
- County: Garfield
- Coordinates: 37.8322, -111.9955
- Population: 8 (2010 est.)
Gardening Info
- Hardiness Zone: 6a
- Annual Precipitation: 12.2 in.
1991-2020 precipitation normals
Sources
- Location: USGS
- Founding and name: Adapted from Origins of Utah Place Names
- Population: UGRC
- Hardiness zone: USDA
- Annual precipitation: PRISM
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by Beehive Guide. Updated Oct. 19, 2026.