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

Relief Society Hall

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 29, 2018

1. Relief Society Hall Marker

Inscription. Built by the women of Thurber under the leadership of Sarah Gardner Meeks, President; Mary H. Bullard, 1st Counsellor; Eliza Jane Brinkerhoff, Amanda Haws Durfey, 2nd Counsellors; Viola Cutler Brinkerhoff, Secretary; Mary A. Gardner, Asst. Secretary; Melissa Meeks Snow, Treasurer.

Building began June 1, 1897 when the town was moved to its present location. Completed September 19, 1899 and dedicated by President Willis E. Robinson.

Erected 1939 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 44.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1897.

Location. 38° 20.447′ N, 111° 32.751′ W. Marker is in Bicknell, Utah, in Wayne County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and North 100 West, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Marker is on the northeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bicknell UT 84715, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Canyon

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Country.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

in 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 walking distance of this marker: World War Veterans (here, next to this marker); In Memory of Black Hawk War Veterans (here, next to this marker); Logging and Lumber Industry (approx. 0.3 miles away); Raising Livestock (approx. 0.3 miles away); Early Roads and Wagons (approx. 0.3 miles away); Early LDS Church Influence and A.K. Thurber (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bicknell Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Major Bicknell Livelihoods (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bicknell.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 29, 2018

2. Relief Society Hall Marker

Relief Society Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 29, 2018

3. Relief Society Hall

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 459 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2019, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.