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

The Ben Meek Home

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

1. The Ben Meek Home Marker

Inscription. Built in 1899 by Anthon J. Nielsen. At the time of World War II, the home had been turned into 4 apartments. It is a 2 1/2 story building, built of brick. The house is built on a granite foundation that are 3 bricks thick and go all the way to the attic. Built before electricity, it had gas lights. Wallpaper and painted walls and ceilings are original plaster. Ben Meek was a sheep man and this was his “commodious home in Draper.” Restored by Clinton L. & Carma Cutler in 1980-1981.

Erected by Draper Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 40° 31.143′ N, 111° 51.901′ W. Marker is in Draper, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is on 950 East north of Willow Springs Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12775 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.

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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 Antone Nielson Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Isaac J. Dunyon House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Henry Cottrell – Heber J. Smith Home (about 500 feet away); The Whetman Family Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Peter Anthon Nielsen (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Draper Gathering Places (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Settlers of Draper (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Draper Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Draper.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

2. The Ben Meek Home Marker

Marker is in front of a private residence.

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 280 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.