Near Helper in Carbon County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Pleasant Valley Coal Company
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018
1. Pleasant Valley Coal Company Marker
On April 21, 1897, in of of the most daring daylight robberies, Butch Cassidy, Elsa Lay, and Bob Meeks robbed paymaster E.L. Carpenter and made off with over $8000.00 in gold and silver of which only approximately $1000.00 was ever recovered.
Erected 1982 by E Clampus Vitus, Utah Outpost, Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 21, 1897.
Location. 39° 43.939′ N, 110° 52.25′ W. Marker is near Helper, Utah, in Carbon County. It is on U.S. 6 0.6 miles north of U.S. 191, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Helper UT 84526, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Utah's Coal Industry (a few steps from this marker); Castle Gate Mine Disaster (within shouting distance of this marker); Willow Creek Mine Explosion (within shouting distance of this marker); Carbon Plant (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carbon Fuel Company #2 Mine
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Also see . . . Legends of America. Lost Loot from Castle Gate, Utah (Submitted on April 16, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.)
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018
2. Pleasant Valley Coal Company Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018
3. Pleasant Valley Coal Company Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 816 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
