Elmo in Emery County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Tithing Granary

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018

1. Tithing Granary Marker

Inscription. Before 1890 Thomas E. Davis filed on land in this vicinity. Others followed, erected homes, a schoolhouse and meeting place. June 16, 1912, a branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized, George H. Oviatt presiding elder. This tithing granary was built by ward members with George Hales and James Johnson, head carpenters. The walls were made of laminated two-by-four planks. The granary was presented to the Daughters in 1964.

Erected 1968 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Lily of the Valley Camp. (Marker Number 351.)

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 date for this entry is June 16, 1912.

Location. 39° 23.317′ N, 110° 49.012′ W. Marker is in Elmo, Utah, in Emery County. It is on South 100 East south of East Main Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elmo UT 84521, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Canyon Country.

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It is also in the American Mountain West,

on the 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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Public Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Winder and Caroline Mills (approx. 2.6 miles away); Cleveland (approx. 3½ miles away); Wattis (approx. 7.3 miles away); Mohrland (approx. 7.3 miles away); Desert Lake-Victor (approx. 7.3 miles away); Hiawatha (approx. 7.3 miles away); Robber's Roost (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elmo.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018

2. Tithing Granary Marker

Tithing Granary image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018

3. Tithing Granary

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 10, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.