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

George Henry Cottrell – Heber J. Smith Home

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

1. George Henry Cottrell – Heber J. Smith Home Marker

Inscription. George Henry Cottrell built this five room, one and one half story, straw-colored brick home circa 1905. It was built on a five foot high granite rock foundation to prevent the house from sinking into a swampy area. He lived in the home until 1908 when he had a farm accident and died a few days later. The home was then rented for twelve years. In 1920 Heber J. and Matilda Smith and their three children purchased the home and four acres. The Smith family lived there from 1920 to 1958. Two more children joined the family and a multitude of blessings were poured down upon them. In 1958 Heber built a new home to the north and once again this home became a rental home. In 1983, Pete and Terese Larkin bought the home and did extensive remodeling to the interior, made a roof conversion and two additional rooms were added. In 1991 Clyde and Kelly Anderson purchased the home and lived here until 1995 when Brent and Jane Tucker became the present owners.

Erected 1997 by Draper Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 40° 31.224′ N,

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111° 51.875′ W. Marker is in Draper, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is on 950 East south of Manfield Way, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12727 950 E, 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 on the 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: The Isaac J. Dunyon House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Antone Nielson Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Whetman Family Home (about 500 feet away); The Ben Meek Home (about 500 feet away); Peter Anthon Nielsen (about 600 feet away); First Settlers of Draper (about 600 feet away); Early Draper Gathering Places (about 600 feet away); William Draper Jr.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

2. George Henry Cottrell – Heber J. Smith Home Marker

Marker is in front of a private residence.

(about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Draper.

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 347 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.