Helper in Carbon County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Helper City
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018
1. Helper City Marker
Inscription.
Helper City. . This valley was originally settled in 1881 by Teancum Pratt. The original Pratt Survey still predominates on maps of this area. He sold land to the Rio Grande Western Railroad for a right of way. By the fall of 1887 the railroad had built 27 frame residences and from this start the town continued to grow. With the completion of the standard gauging of track in 1891, a terminal was established in this area. , It took extra engines to push trains over Soldier Summit, these extra locomotives were called "Helpers" and it was from this source that Helper was named. , With a mixed population of practically every nationality, Helper grew into a booming town. In 1907 Helper Township was incorporated.
This valley was originally settled in 1881 by Teancum Pratt. The original Pratt Survey still predominates on maps of this area. He sold land to the Rio Grande Western Railroad for a right of way. By the fall of 1887 the railroad had built 27 frame residences and from this start the town continued to grow. With the completion of the standard gauging of track in 1891, a terminal was established in this area.
It took extra engines to push trains over Soldier Summit, these extra locomotives were called "Helpers" and it was from this source that Helper was named.
With a mixed population of practically every nationality, Helper grew into a booming town. In 1907 Helper Township was incorporated.
Erected 1987 by E Clampus Vitus, Matt Warner Chapter No. 1900 and Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 39° 41.146′ N, 110° 51.27′ W. Marker is in Helper, Utah, in Carbon County. Marker is on South Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 73 South Main Street, Helper UT 84526, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
