Lyman in Wayne County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The First Sawmill

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 29, 2018

1. The First Sawmill Marker

Inscription. In 1877 William Wilson Morrell brought a water powered sawmill into Rabbit Valley (Fremont) from Kamas, Utah. The mill was located near Mill Meadows, three miles northeast of Fremont, and was operated successfully for several years by William, his sons Silas and Danial G. Brian. Logs were dragged by oxteam from Pole Canyon to the mill, and the milled lumber was used to build some of the first buildings in Rabbit Valley, much needed in the new settlement. When a serious accident disabled Silas, the mill was sold to Hans M. Hanson and Hiet E. Maxfield who operated it until it burned down. These mill wheels, bearing the manufacture date of 1862, were buried in the ground below Mill Meadow Reservoir. In August of 1972 they were rescued, restored, and brought to this site by Eldon Morrell, William's grandson, and several great grandsons.

Erected 1981 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 414.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1972.

Location. 38° 27.419′ N,

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111° 37.317′ W. Marker is in Lyman, Utah, in Wayne County. It is on South 300 West 0.1 miles south of West Center Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lyman UT 84749, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Canyon Country.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

on the 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Public Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Fremont Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Allred Point (approx. 1.7 miles away); "Tragedy in the Desert" (approx. 3.9 miles away); Loa Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.9 miles away); a different marker also named Loa Veterans Memorial (approx. 4 miles away); Loa, Utah (approx. 4 miles away); First Wayne Stake Tithing Office (approx.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 29, 2018

2. The First Sawmill Marker

4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lyman.

The First Sawmill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 29, 2018

3. The First Sawmill

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2019, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 678 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2019, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.