Mayfield in Sanpete County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Mayfield Centennial
1873 - 1973
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 3, 2018
1. Mayfield Centennial Marker
Inscription.
Mayfield Centennial. Mayfield was first considered a settlement in 1873 when our pioneers brought their families from Gunnison to occupy the log cabins they had erected on the north side of Twelve-Mile Creek. In 1875 a townsite New London, on the south side, provided for several young families from Ephraim. On July 4, 1877 a union was effected when the Mayfield LDS Ward of the Sanpete Stake of Zion was organized. , The name, Mayfield, was chosen because of the natural beauty of Arropeen Valley in Maytime. The Indians called this area, Aw-wan-ah-voo, revering it as a place of ancient fortification. , Our heirloom bell rang out for curfew, warnings, celebrations, and called children to school. The fire fighting equipment, manned by volunteers, served the communities needs before 1960.
Mayfield was first considered a settlement in 1873 when our pioneers brought their families from Gunnison to occupy the log cabins they had erected on the north side of Twelve-Mile Creek. In 1875 a townsite New London, on the south side, provided for several young families from Ephraim. On July 4, 1877 a union was effected when the Mayfield LDS Ward of the Sanpete Stake of Zion was organized.
The name, Mayfield, was chosen because of the natural beauty of Arropeen Valley in Maytime. The Indians called this area, Aw-wan-ah-voo, revering it as a place of ancient fortification.
Our heirloom bell rang out for curfew, warnings, celebrations, and called children to school. The fire fighting equipment, manned by volunteers, served the communities needs before 1960.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1877.
Location. 39° 6.916′ N, 111° 42.516′ W. Marker is in Mayfield, Utah, in Sanpete County. Marker is on North Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 52 North Main Street, Mayfield UT 84643, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Funk's Lake (approx. 5.4 miles away); Sterling (approx. 5˝ miles away);
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
