Randolph in Rich County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Randolph
Population
— 1896~472 • 1996~488 —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 21, 2016
1. Randolph Marker
Inscription.
Randolph lies in the shadow of the Crawford Mountains against the western foothills of the Upper Bear River between two creeks, Big Creek on the south and Little Creek on the north. In answer to a call from the general authorities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Randolph H. Stewart and others arrived in the Bear River Valley March, 1870. One week later, Apostle Charles C. Rich and Company came. They surveyed the town and named it Randolph, in honor of the first Bishop, Randolph H. Stewart. Many others soon followed and by the spring of 1871 Randolph was a thriving town, having established a post office, store, blacksmith shop and sawmill. These early settlers were men and women with courage and fortitude ready to brave the severe climate and hardships. Progression has continued with the coming of electricity, the water system, modern communications and transportation. From the one-room schoolhouse, education continues with the latest technology and modern facilities. The cattle and sheep industries have sustained many families throughout the years. The stately tabernacle, dedicated July 26, 1914, depicts the faith of the early settlers. This devotion is evident today as men and women serve missions throughout the world. As the need to defend our freedom has arisen, many have responded to the call of our country… some having made the supreme sacrifice., We salute those who have contributed to the development of this community. They are men and women of foresight and dedication… all desiring to establish an abundant life for now as well as future generations!
Randolph lies in the shadow of the Crawford Mountains against the western foothills of the Upper Bear River between two creeks, Big Creek on the south and Little Creek on the north. In answer to a call from the general authorities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Randolph H. Stewart and others arrived in the Bear River Valley March, 1870. One week later, Apostle Charles C. Rich and Company came. They surveyed the town and named it Randolph, in honor of the first Bishop, Randolph H. Stewart. Many others soon followed and by the spring of 1871 Randolph was a thriving town, having established a post office, store, blacksmith shop and sawmill. These early settlers were men and women with courage and fortitude ready to brave the severe climate and hardships. Progression has continued with the coming of electricity, the water system, modern communications and transportation. From the one-room schoolhouse, education continues with the latest technology and modern facilities. The cattle and sheep industries have sustained many families throughout the years. The stately tabernacle, dedicated July 26, 1914, depicts the faith of the early settlers. This devotion is evident today as men and women serve missions throughout the world. As the need to defend our freedom has arisen, many have responded to the call of our country… some
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having made the supreme sacrifice.
We salute those who have contributed to the development of this community. They are men and women of foresight and dedication… all desiring to establish an abundant life for now as well as future generations!
Erected 1996 by Utah State and Rich County Statehood Centennial Committees.
Location. 41° 39.826′ N, 111° 11.112′ W. Marker is in Randolph, Utah, in Rich County. Marker is on South Main Street (Utah Route 16) north of West Park Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located beside the sidewalk, on the Wilford Woodruff Home grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 95 South Main Street, Randolph UT 84064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 17 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Chandler-Price Platen, Treadle Press (circa 1885) (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Randolph (a few steps from this marker); Wilford Woodruff (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Randolph (approx. half a mile away); Fur Traders Rendezvous (approx. 16.2 miles away).
Related markers.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 21, 2016
2. Randolph Marker
(Wilford Woodruff home in background)
Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Randolph, Utah
Also see . . . 1. A Brief History of Rich County. When Congress passed the Homestead Act of 1862, Brigham Young became anxious to obtain control of the land before non-Mormons did. In August 1863 he called Charles C. Rich to lead an exploring party into the Bear Lake Valley to select a site for settlement. (Submitted on May 10, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. About Randolph. Cold winters, on account of the high elevation, made it a struggle to establish the settlement, but they were successful. The summers are pleasant with lots of sunshine and blue skies. Today 483 people live in Randolph (as of the year 2000). Ranching is the major occupation today, as it always was. (Submitted on May 10, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 21, 2016
3. Randolph Tabernacle (1/2 block north of marker)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 21, 2016
4. Randolph Tabernacle (1/2 block north of marker)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3, 4. submitted on May 10, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
