Payson in Utah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Our Pioneers
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 1, 2018
1. Our Pioneers Marker
Inscription.
Our Pioneers. . Payson was settled Oct. 20, 1850, when a group of Mormons consisting of James Pace, John C. Searle, Andrew J. Stewart with their families, and two boys, Allison Hill and Nathaniel Haws, arrived at the northwestern extremity of the city. The creek on which Payson is located, derives its name from an Indian Chief Peteetneet, for whom the town was first named, later changed to "Pacen" in honor of James Pace, hence "Payson". This cabin built in 1863, on the outskirts of Payson by Everett Richmond, English emigrant.
Payson was settled Oct. 20, 1850, when a group of Mormons consisting of James Pace, John C. Searle, Andrew J. Stewart with their families, and two boys, Allison Hill and Nathaniel Haws, arrived at the northwestern extremity of the city. The creek on which Payson is located, derives its name from an Indian Chief Peteetneet, for whom the town was first named, later changed to "Pacen" in honor of James Pace, hence "Payson". This cabin built in 1863, on the outskirts of Payson by Everett Richmond, English emigrant.
Erected 1947 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 107.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 40° 2.581′ N, 111° 44.372′ W. Marker is in Payson, Utah, in Utah County. Marker is on South 500 West, 0.1 miles north of West 100 South, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Payson UT 84651, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
