Lyman in Wayne County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
First Public Building
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 29, 2018
1. First Public Building Marker
Inscription.
First Public Building. . In the year 1878 William Wilson Morrell and William Taylor erected this structure, the first public building in Wayne County. It was 20x30 feet, built of logs, and used by the people of Fremont community as a church, school house, and public meeting place. Years later it was moved to the site of the new school house on the public square and used only for church purposes. In 1894 the building was again moved to its present location. Plastered, painted, and covered with siding. It is the home of the Relief Society. . This historical marker was erected in 1957 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. It is in Lyman in Wayne County Utah
In the year 1878 William Wilson Morrell and William Taylor erected this structure, the first public building in Wayne County. It was 20x30 feet, built of logs, and used by the people of Fremont community as a church, school house, and public meeting place. Years later it was moved to the site of the new school house on the public square and used only for church purposes. In 1894 the building was again moved to its present location. Plastered, painted, and covered with siding. It is the home of the Relief Society.
Erected 1957 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 242.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 38° 27.383′ N, 111° 37.319′ W. Marker is in Lyman, Utah, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of West 100 South and South 300 West, on the left when traveling east on West 100 South. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lyman UT 84749, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles
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 145 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2019, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.