Wellington in Carbon County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Pioneer Cabin

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018

1. Pioneer Cabin Marker

Inscription. In 1877 Jefferson Tidwell was called by Brigham Young to find a location for settlement east of the Wasatch Mountains. By 1879 the first pioneers came, built homes, later irrigated their farms with Price River water. This log cabin, built by Robert Snyder, 1882, had a fire place, dirt roof and floor. Canvas served for windows and doors. It was used for home, school, church and recreation. Purchased in 1928 by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers for a relic hall.

Erected 1968 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Log Cabin Camp. (Marker Number 354.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 39° 32.535′ N, 110° 44.022′ W. Marker is in Wellington, Utah, in Carbon County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and 100 East, on the left when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wellington UT 84542, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Canyon Country.

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the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jefferson Tidwell (here, next to this marker); Caleb Larry Williams (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abraham Powell 1877 Cabin (approx. 5.3 miles away); The Nine Mile Road (approx. 5.3 miles away); Assumption Greek Orthodox Church (approx. 5½ miles away); Matt Warner Home (approx. 5½ miles away); First Meeting House (approx. 5.6 miles away); Price Municipal Building (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wellington.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018

2. Pioneer Cabin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 742 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.