Teasdale in Wayne County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
First Public Building
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 29, 2018
1. First Public Building Marker
In 1882 the first settlers came to Teasdale, formerly called Bullberry. In 1885 land was purchased by the L.D.S. Church for $9.99 upon which they built the first public building in the settlement. George Coleman was the first presiding Elder and later Bishop. A building 20 feet by 30 feet was constructed of sawed logs and a large fireplace was built in the west end. The cost of the building was $323.86 contributed in cash, labor, and grain. David C. Adams, Daniel Allen, and Sylvester Williams were the Building Committee. For many years it served the community for Church, recreation and school purposes.Erected 1953 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 185.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 38° 17.012′ N, 111° 28.66′ W. Marker is in Teasdale, Utah, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tarlton Lewis (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nielsen Grist Mill (approx. 2.3 miles away); Torrey Log School and Church (approx. 3.3 miles away); Torrey Log Church and Schoolhouse (approx. 3.3 miles away); Building a Community (approx. 3.3 miles away); Relief Society Hall (approx. 5.4 miles away); The First Grave (approx. 10.2 miles away); "Tragedy in the Desert" (approx. 12.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Teasdale.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 29, 2018
2. First Public Building Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 29, 2018
3. First Public Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
