Huntington in Emery County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Robber's Roost

Photographed by Jacob Barlow

1. Robber's Roost Marker

Inscription. Robber's Roost was a popular outlaw hideout located along the Outlaw Trail in Southeastern Utah. Sandwiched between the Colorado, Green and Dirty Devil Rivers, the roost is a savage stretch of land crisscrossed with steep-walled canyons, hidden ravines and flat top mountains. Due to the difficult terrain it served as a hideout for outlaws of every sort, including Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch. The refuge gain a reputation as being impenetrable and stories about it's defense contributed to it's legend. An intricate system of fortifications and a vast storehouse of supplies ensured few lawmen dared enter this dangerous area. The roost was largely abandoned about 1900 when Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid allegedly departed for South America.
Dedicated by Matt Warner Chapter 1900 E Clampus Vitus July 14, 2007 (6012)

Erected 2007 by Matt Warner Chapter 1900 E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.

Location. 39° 20.825′ N, 110° 56.575′ W. Marker

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is in Huntington, Utah, in Emery County. It can be reached from Mohrland Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: PO Box 1343 Huntington UT 84528, Huntington UT 84528, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Canyon Country.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hiawatha (here, next to this marker); Mohrland (here, next to this marker); Desert Lake-Victor (here, next to this marker); Wattis (within shouting distance of this marker); North Emery High School (approx. 1.8 miles away); Huntington's First Meeting House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Old Bell (approx. 1.9 miles away); Old Ranger Station (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.

Photographed by Jacob Barlow, August 10, 2014

2. Robber's Roost Marker

Robber's Roost Marker can be seen far left next to the Hiawatha Marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2017. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2017, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 1,204 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2017, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.