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Corinne in Box Elder County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
 

The First Weather Station in Utah

 
 
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 20, 2017
1. The First Weather Station in Utah Marker
Inscription. In 1870 the first U.S. Government weather station in Utah was erected on this site by the War Department Signal Service, U.S. Army Division of Telegrams and Reports, for the benefit of commerce. The observer was William W. McElroy. The station was moved to Salt Lake City on March 13, 1874.
Corinne Camp - Boxelder County

 
Erected 1949 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 136.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: EnvironmentScience & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
 
Location. 41° 32.92′ N, 112° 6.708′ W. Marker is in Corinne, Utah, in Box Elder County. Marker is at the intersection of North 4000 West (Sixth) and 2350 North (Montana), on the left when traveling north on North 4000 West (Sixth). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2355 North 4000 West (Sixth), Corinne UT 84307, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Corinne Opera House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Water Bell (about 400 feet away); Corinne Methodist Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); Presbyterian Centennial
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(about 600 feet away); Corinne - Pioneer Railroad Town (approx. ¼ mile away); Call's Fort (approx. 4.8 miles away); The Davis Fort-Built 1851 (approx. 4.9 miles away); Union Pacific Depot-Built 1907 (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corinne.
 
The First Weather Station in Utah Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 20, 2017
2. The First Weather Station in Utah Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.

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