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. 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: Religion & Religious Structures • 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. It is at the intersection of Main Street and East 1st Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.

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Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Teasdale UT 84773, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Canyon 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 6 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); World War Veterans (approx. 5.4 miles away); Relief Society Hall (approx. 5.4 miles away); In Memory of Black Hawk War Veterans (approx. 5.4 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 329 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.