Green River, Railroad city in Emery County, United States.
The city spans across 27 square miles of desert terrain at an elevation of 4,078 feet along the banks of the Green River.
The settlement started in 1876 when Blake established a ferry service and way station on the east side of the river for mail transportation.
The annual Melon Days Festival brings the community together to celebrate the agricultural heritage and locally grown melons of the region.
Interstate 70 provides direct access to the city, with numerous restaurants and accommodations serving travelers passing through the area.
The Green River Launch Complex near the city conducted 141 Athena missile launches between 1964 and 1973 for nuclear missile research.
Location: Emery County
Inception: 1906
Elevation above the sea: 1,243 m
Website: http://www.greenriverutah.com/
Website: http://greenriverutah.com
GPS coordinates: 38.99333,-110.15000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:25
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