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

Outhouse

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

1. Outhouse Marker

Inscription. Built in 1939 by the Works Projects Administration. Purchased by John Brown and used on his farm after the WPA was disbanded. Typical of the type of "Necessary House" found in the back if every house in Alpine from beginning until the 1950's. Donated by Janice Brown.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.

Location. 40° 27.874′ N, 111° 46.052′ W. Marker is in Alpine, Utah, in Utah County. It 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.

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: Thomas Whitby Home (here, next to this marker); Relief Society Grainary (a few steps from this marker); Carlisle Cabin (a few steps from this marker); The Great Trek (within shouting distance of this marker); John Rowe Moyle (within shouting distance of this marker); John Rowe Moyle Tower Home and Surroundings (within shouting distance of this marker); Milk Storage House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Rowe Moyle in First Handcart Company (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alpine.

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Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

2. Outhouse Marker

Located at Moyle Historical Park (specifically next to the Thomas Whitby Home)

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 191 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.