Panguitch in Garfield County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Panguitch Quilt Walk History
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 12, 2014
1. The Panguitch Quilt Walk History Marker
Inscription.
The Panguitch Quilt Walk History. . In 1864 a group of hardy pioneers braved the mountain snows to save their families from starvation. This group of men encountered snows that were impassable. According to their faith they knelt on a quilt in a prayer circle. The answer to their prayer was to walk on the quilts. Thus we honor seven men as the Panguitch Quilt Walkers. They are Jessie Louder, Alexander Matheson, William Talbot, Thomas Jefferson Adair, Thomas Morgan Richards, John Lowe Butler II, and John Paul Smith.
In 1864 a group of hardy pioneers braved the mountain snows to save their families from starvation. This group of men encountered snows that were impassable. According to their
faith they knelt on a quilt in a prayer circle. The answer to their prayer was to walk on the
quilts. Thus we honor seven men as the Panguitch Quilt Walkers. They are Jessie Louder,
Alexander Matheson, William Talbot, Thomas Jefferson Adair, Thomas Morgan Richards, John Lowe Butler II, and John Paul Smith.
Erected by The Panguitch Quilt Walk Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 37° 49.354′ N, 112° 26.073′ W. Marker is in Panguitch, Utah, in Garfield County. Marker is on East Center Street, 0.1 miles west of Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Panguitch UT 84759, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 691 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 22, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.