Paria, UT

Pariah was used as a movie set. Pahrea was settled in 1870 on the narrow benches above the Pahreah River (later spelled Pariah ) Nuts, vineyards, and vegetables flourished. The settlers also ran cattle in the canyons. Pahreah was a popular stopping place for river travelers such as explorer John Wesley Powell and various Indians. The 47 families built sturdy sandstone houses but many of these were washed away during frequent floods. By the 1890's only 8 families still remained in Pahreah. (Source: ghosttowns.com)