Near Ucon in Bonneville County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Coltman Ward

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 11, 2019

1. Coltman Ward Marker

Inscription. In 1888 the first settlers of the Coltman Ward cleared the sage brush, dug canals and ditches, and built humble homes. At first it was a part of what was called Poverty Flat, later named Grant Ward. In 1896 Grant was divided and this, the south part, was named Coltman. Their one room building was used for church, school, recreation and community business meetings. Ebenhardt Bauer was the first Latter-day Saint presiding elder and also the first bishop.

Erected 1953 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Hiatt Rose Camp, Bonneville County, Idaho. (Marker Number 182.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list.

Location. 43° 36.428′ N, 112° 1.334′ W. Marker is near Ucon, Idaho, in Bonneville County. It can be reached from North 5th East (Lewisville Highway) near East 113 North, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12448 North 5th East, Ucon ID 83454, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Idaho and the Yellowstone Fringe.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lewisville (approx. 6.1 miles away); Bybee - Centerville

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(approx. 6½ miles away); Rigby (approx. 6.8 miles away); Iona (approx. 7.1 miles away); Highland Park (approx. 7.2 miles away); Keefer's Island (approx. 7.4 miles away); Native American Encampments (approx. 7½ miles away); Idaho Falls Idaho Temple (approx. 7.6 miles away).

More about this marker. This marker is located beside a picnic shelter behind the L.D.S. Church.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 11, 2019

2. Coltman Ward Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 729 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.