Near Helper in Carbon County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Pleasant Valley Junction
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 1, 2018
1. Pleasant Valley Junction Marker
Inscription.
Pleasant Valley Junction about 1/2 mile So. of this site, began in the early 1880's when the Rio Grande R.R. extended the main line from Tucker over the summit into Carbon County. A round house was built and a branch line extended to the Pleasant Valley Coal camps. All coal shipped from Pleasant Valley used this new route. The area was re-named Colton in the late 1890's and was important as a railhead for livestock shipment, general freight, and a thriving ice industry. Another part of Colton's economy was the mining and milling of ozokerite, a mineral wax found only here and in Austria. The store behind this monument was moved from the original townsite in 1936.
Pleasant Valley Junction about 1/2 mile So. of this site, began in the early 1880's when the Rio Grande R.R. extended the main line from Tucker over the summit into Carbon County. A round house was built and a branch line extended to the Pleasant Valley Coal camps. All coal shipped from Pleasant Valley used this new route. The area was re-named Colton in the late 1890's & was important as a railhead for livestock shipment, general freight, & a thriving ice industry. Another part of Colton's economy was the mining and milling of ozokerite, a mineral wax found only here & in Austria. The store behind this monument was moved from the original townsite in 1936.
Erected 1991 by E Clampus Vitus, Matt Warner Chapter 1900.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 39° 50.957′ N, 111° 0.475′ W. Marker is near Helper, Utah, in Carbon County. Marker is on U.S. 6 at milepost 217.5, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Helper UT 84526, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
