Piute County was founded in 1865 after it split off from Beaver County. Mormon pioneers came to Circleville and Junctin in 1864. It was named after the Paiute Indians.

Area: 754 sq. miles

County seat: Junction

Economy: agriculture (primarily beef and dairy cattle), education

Points of interest: Otter Creek State Park, Piute Reservoir State Park, Big Rock Candy Mountain, Tushar Mountains, Piute County Courthouse.

Population:

1980 - 1,329
1990 - 1,277
1995 - 1,419

History for Piute County

Piute County Courthouse
21 North Main
Junction, UT 84740
Phone: 435-577-2840
FAX: 435-577-2628

Piute School District
P.O. Box 69
Junction, UT 84740
Phone: 435-577-2912
Number of Schools: 3
Number of Students: 374