Draper in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Draper Park School
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023
1. Draper High School Marker
Inscription.
Draper Park School. . Built in 1912, the architect was Niels Edward Liljenberg. This building replaced a school that was built on this same site in 1883. The school was named in honor of John R. Park, a leading educator in Utah, a former teacher and principal in Draper, and the first president of the University of Utah. For many years both elementary and junior high school classes were taught here. John R. Park was teaching at the Willow Creek School in Draper in 1866, "Had the best school in the territory," according to the Deseret News. This building has been used as a community center as well as a temporary home for several religious groups. The building is now used as the Draper city offices.
Built in 1912, the architect was Niels Edward Liljenberg. This building replaced a school that was built on this same site in 1883. The school was named in honor of John R. Park, a leading educator in Utah, a former teacher and principal in Draper, and the first president of the University of Utah. For many years both elementary and junior high school classes were taught here. John R. Park was teaching at the Willow Creek School in Draper in 1866, "Had the best school in the territory," according to the Deseret News. This building has been used as a community center as well as a temporary home for several religious groups. The building is now used as the Draper city offices.
Erected by Draper Historic Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 40° 31.478′ N, 111° 51.944′ W. Marker is in Draper, Utah, in Salt Lake County. Marker is at the intersection of 900 East and Pioneer Road, on the right when traveling north on 900 East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12441 900 E, Draper UT 84020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Draper Park School (here, next to this marker); The Old Rasmussen Store (about 300 feet
Also see . . . Draper Park School on Wikipedia. Added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1980 (#80003913). (Submitted on May 27, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023
2. Draper High School Marker
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023
3. Draper High School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
