Teasdale 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 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.
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.)
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 East 1st Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Teasdale UT 84773, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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
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 134 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
