Leeds in Washington County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Three Historic Towns

Silver Reef, Leeds, Harrisburg

Photographed By Jeremy Snow, March 15, 2024

1. Three Historic Towns Marker

Inscription.
The history of Harrisburg, Leeds, and Silver Reef is closely intertwined. Historic Harrisburg is a ghost town today, as is Silver Reef, although the homes of New Silver Reef have sprung up close to the historic town. Leeds continues as both a historic and modern

This map shows locations of some of the many historic sites that can be seen in the area. Interpretive signs have been installed at several places to help you understand their history.

Thanks to the Washington County Historical Society who helped fund this sign.

This project is funded in part by the National Trust for Historic Preservation through the Utah Preservation Initiatives Fund. This marker has been funded with assistance from Utah State History and the National Park Service.

Erected 2011.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 2011.

Location. 37° 15.168′ N, 113° 22.03′ W. Marker is in Leeds, Utah, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from Wells Fargo Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds UT 84746, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mile-long Main Street (a few steps from this marker); On-Site Mills: A Silver Reef Necessity

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(a few steps from this marker); Silver in Sandstone: A Geologic Anomaly (a few steps from this marker); Wells Fargo and Company Express Building (a few steps from this marker); Rice Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John's Church / Bishop Lawrence J. Scanlan (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Town Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schoolhouse Site (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leeds.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on March 18, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.