Alpine in Utah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Thomas Whitby Home
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023
1. Thomas Whitby Home Marker
Inscription.
Thomas Whitby Home. . Built by Thomas B. Whitby in the 1870's. Was located on about 200 North and 350 South. Thomas and his wife, Emma Sarah Freestone raised eleven children in this home. Later when the family could afford a more modern home, this log home, as with others in Alpine, was converted to a grainary. In 1994 Calvin and Merlin Whitby, grandsons of Thomas, donated the home to Historic Moyle Park. With the help of the Alpine Historical Preservation Commission and Beck and Beck Construction it was moved to Historic Moyle Park and restored.
Built by Thomas B. Whitby in the 1870's. Was located on about 200 North and 350 South. Thomas and his wife, Emma Sarah Freestone raised eleven children in this home. Later when the family could afford a more modern home, this log home, as with others in Alpine, was converted to a grainary. In 1994 Calvin and Merlin Whitby, grandsons of Thomas, donated the home to Historic Moyle Park. With the help of the Alpine Historical Preservation Commission and Beck and Beck Construction it was moved to Historic Moyle Park and restored.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1994.
Location. 40° 27.876′ N, 111° 46.049′ W. Marker is in Alpine, Utah, in Utah County. Marker can be reached from Grove Circle north of East 770 North. Marker is located at Moyle Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 578 Grove Cir, Alpine UT 84004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
