Price in Carbon County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
First Meeting House
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018
1. First Meeting House Marker
Inscription.
First Meeting House. . The settlement of Price began in 1877 when Caleb B. Rhodes and Abraham Powell arrived here. Two years later a number of Later Day Saints and their families strengthened the settlement. A branch of the church was organized in 1881 and in 1882 George Frandsen became bishop with Erastus W. McIntire and Caleb Rhodes counselors. In 1884 logs were taken from Miller's Creek and a meeting house erected on this block, 24x40x12 feet with three windows on each side and double doors in front. The first service was held April 13, 1884. The building was used for church, schools, operas, amusements and courthouse.
The settlement of Price began in 1877 when Caleb B. Rhodes and Abraham Powell arrived here. Two years later a number of Later Day Saints and their families strengthened the settlement. A branch of the church was organized in 1881 and in 1882 George Frandsen became bishop with Erastus W. McIntire and Caleb Rhodes counselors. In 1884 logs were taken from Miller's Creek and a meeting house erected on this block, 24x40x12 feet with three windows on each side and double doors in front. The first service was held April 13, 1884. The building was used for church, schools, operas, amusements and courthouse.
Erected 1954 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 197.)
Location. 39° 35.982′ N, 110° 48.452′ W. Marker is in Price, Utah, in Carbon County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and North 200 East, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Marker is on the northwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Price UT 84501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Price Municipal Building (within shouting
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 176 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
