Garfield County was named after President James A. Garfield.

Area: 5,158 sq. miles

Average Income: $13,185

County seat: Panguitch

Economy: cattle, lumber, tourism

Points of interest: Anasazi State Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Burr Trail, Escalante State Park, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Lake Powell, Otter Creek State Park, Piute State Park, Panguitch Lake, Escalante DUP Building, Boulder Mountain.

Population:

1980 - 3,673
1990 - 3,980
1996 - 4,076

History for Garfield County

Garfield County Courthouse
55 South Main Street
Panguitch, UT 84759
Phone: 435-676-8826
FAX: 435-676-8239

Garfield School District
P.O. Box 398
Panguitch, UT 84759
Phone: 435-676-8821
Number of Schools: 9
Number of Students: 1,140