Abandoned and Forgotten
Echo, Utah is a census-designated place located in northwestern Summit County, Utah. The population was 79 at the 2010 census.
It was founded in 1854. The community took its name from nearby Echo Canyon.
Echo originated as a stopover along the Mormon Trail. Later the town served as a junction between the First transcontinental railroad and a spur line to serve silver mines near Park City.
Echo was significant to the Union Pacific Railroad. The town served as a coaling and watering station for trains entering Echo Canyon. From Echo, helper locomotives were added, when needed, to push trains up the steep grade to Wahsatch. A large coaling tower and many other railroad infrastructures existed in and around the town. Echo saw the most action during World War II.
The introduction of diesel power, especially after the war, negated the need for the services previously required by steam. The coaling tower, most trackage, and structures were removed.
Abandoned and Forgotten
Echo, Utah is a census-designated place located in northwestern Summit County, Utah. The population was 79 at the 2010 census.
It was founded in 1854. The community took its name from nearby Echo Canyon.
Echo originated as a stopover along the Mormon Trail. Later the town served as a junction between the First transcontinental railroad and a spur line to serve silver mines near Park City.
Echo was significant to the Union Pacific Railroad. The town served as a coaling and watering station for trains entering Echo Canyon. From Echo, helper locomotives were added, when needed, to push trains up the steep grade to Wahsatch. A large coaling tower and many other railroad infrastructures existed in and around the town. Echo saw the most action during World War II.
The introduction of diesel power, especially after the war, negated the need for the services previously required by steam. The coaling tower, most trackage, and structures were removed.