Payson in Utah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
City Hall
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 1, 2018
1. City Hall Marker
Inscription.
City Hall. . Payson, first settled in 1850, was incorporated January 21, 1852 with David Crockett as mayor. In 1870, during the administration of Mayor Orrawell Simons 1866-75, a City Hall, Payson's first brick building, was erected 377 feet west and 14 feet south of this marker. This two-story building served for city offices, the first High School, and as a recreational center. Later a belfry was added enclosing a bell which summoned children to school. At 9 p.m. it was rung by the city marshal as a curfew for children under twelve years of age.
Payson, first settled in 1850, was incorporated January 21, 1852 with David Crockett as mayor. In 1870, during the administration of Mayor Orrawell Simons 1866-75, a City Hall, Payson's first brick building, was erected 377 feet west and 14 feet south of this marker. This two-story building served for city offices, the first High School, and as a recreational center. Later a belfry was added enclosing a bell which summoned children to school. At 9 p.m. it was rung by the city marshal as a curfew for children under twelve years of age.
Erected 1961 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Payson Camps. (Marker Number 264.)
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 date for this entry is January 21, 1852.
Location. 40° 2.432′ N, 111° 43.874′ W. Marker is in Payson, Utah, in Utah County. Marker is in City Park, east of gazebo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 250 South Main Street, 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 141 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
