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. 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.)

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 April 13, 1884.

Location. 39° 35.982′ N, 110° 48.452′ W. Marker is in Price, Utah, in Carbon County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street and North 200 East, on the right when traveling west on East Main

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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.

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 walking distance of this marker: Price Municipal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Peace Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Hiawatha Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Carbon Tabernacle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harding School (about 400 feet away); Carbon County Coal Miners' Memorial (about 400 feet away); Matt Warner Home (about 400 feet away); Assumption Greek Orthodox Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Price.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018

2. First Meeting House Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018

3. First Meeting House 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 395 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.