Central Valley in Sevier County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Our Town ~ Old Inverury

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 29, 2018

1. Our Town ~ Old Inverury Marker

Inscription. In the fall of 1873 the pioneer families of William A, Stewart and Joseph Evans decided to make this area their home. As they drove onto the site nothing greeted them but a wilderness of giant greasewoods towering above their heads. In the spring of 1874 they were joined by more pioneers: Asa S. Hawley, Barnard Greenwood, William Greenwood, Joseph Hooton, Samuel Gray, William Porter, John Avery, Ames Rappleye, Edward Rappleye, George James, Henry Staples and William Marble. Probate Judge William Morrison was called to lay out the town site in 1875. He named the town Inverury, the name of the city in Scotland from which he came. The first homes were small shacks or dugouts with a path through the greasewoods. In 1876 a small crude log house was constructed which served as a community building, church and school. As soon as possible, a new school was built with one teacher teaching all grades.

Inverury's name was changed to Central in 1940. In 1998 the town's name was changed to Central Valley. Central Valley Town was officially incorporated in 2005.

The bell on this monument was originally purchased for the white

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rock church which stood on the “Town Square” from 1939 to 1981.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 38° 42.202′ N, 112° 6.057′ W. Marker is in Central Valley, Utah, in Sevier County. It is on Center Street west of Central Boulevard., on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe UT 84754, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Central Utah Valleys. It is also in the American Mountain West

and on the Colorado Plateau.

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Trader and Explorer Trails (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Settlement of Annabella (approx. 2.2 miles away); Elsinore (approx. 2.8 miles away); Richfield Presbyterian Church and School (approx.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 29, 2018

2. Our Town ~ Old Inverury Marker

4.4 miles away); Fort Omni – Richfield (approx. 4½ miles away); Academy Hall (approx. 4½ miles away); Richfield Carnegie Library (approx. 4.6 miles away); Fort Alma (later Monroe) 1864-1867 (approx. 4.9 miles away).

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 29, 2018

3. Our Town ~ Old Inverury Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 990 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.