Payson in Utah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

City Hall

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 1, 2018

1. City Hall Marker

Inscription. 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. It can be reached from South Main Street. 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.

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Regionally, this marker is in the Wasatch Front

and in Greater Provo.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Payson's Pioneer Industry (here, next to this marker); In Memory of Alexander Keele (within shouting distance of this marker); Salt Lake to Southern California Road - Peteetneet (within shouting distance of this marker); Dominguez y Escalante Expedition (within shouting distance of this marker); Payson City Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); S.E. Corner of Payson Pioneer Fort (approx. ¼ mile away); S.W. Corner of Payson Pioneer Fort (approx. 0.3 miles away); The John Dixon House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Payson.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 1, 2018

2. City Hall Marker

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 483 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.