Draper in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Whetman Family Home

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

1. The Whetman Family Home Marker

Inscription. This property deeded to Ebenezer Brown from the United States in 1872, was part of the old fort of Draper. Ownership changed several times. S.J. Mickelsen Lumber (circa 1818-1920) built this two-bedroom house as a "spec" home for returning World War I veterans. George E. Whetman purchased the home in 1922 before his marriage to Leici Page. They raised eight children and as the family grew, the house expanded; two rooms were added on back as well as a basement, the front porch was enclosed, and the brick exterior walls were stuccoed. Leslie Vawdrey and her mother Diane Newlander purchased the home in 1996, bringing back its original charm and converting it to a lovely floral and gift shop, "Along the Garden Path". All are welcome.

Erected 1996 by Draper Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 40° 31.306′ N, 111° 51.881′ W. Marker is in Draper, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is on South Fort Street south of East 12600 South, on the right when traveling south. Marker

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is in front of the Bubble N Bean. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12640 S Fort St, Draper UT 84020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Wasatch Front

and in Greater Salt Lake.

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: First Settlers of Draper (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Anthon Nielsen (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Draper Gathering Places (within shouting distance of this marker); Draperville Fort (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Perry Fitzgerald (about 300 feet away); William Draper Jr. (about 300 feet away); Old Meeting House (about 300 feet away); Enniss Family Memorial in Draper (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Draper.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

2. The Whetman Family Home Marker

Marker is outside the Bubble 'N' Bean coffee place.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.