Fairfield in Utah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Historic Site in Journalism

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 23, 2024

1. Historic Site in Journalism Marker

Inscription. Valley Tan (Nov. 6, 1858 - Feb. 22, 1860) Utah's first non-Mormon newspaper, was conceived and had its major circulation in Camp Floyd. Kirk Anderson, its founder, made it an "opposition paper," but eventually under another publisher it gave support to Mormon Political Candidates.

Erected by Utah Professional Chapter, Sigma Delta Chi.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Historic Sites in Journalism series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 6, 1858.

Location. 40° 15.632′ N, 112° 5.577′ W. Marker is in Fairfield, Utah, in Utah County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street and N 75 W, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 86 W Main Street, Cedar Valley UT 84013, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Wasatch Front

and in Greater Provo.

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

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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: Beginnings of the Walker Brothers Financial Empire (here, next to this marker); A Camp in the Sage Brush (here, next to this marker); Fairfield-Camp Floyd-Fort Crittenden / The Pony Express (here, next to this marker); Col. Philip St. George Cooke (here, next to this marker); Fairfield Stagecoach Inn (a few steps from this marker); Lodging for Travelers of the American West (a few steps from this marker); Fairfield District School (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fairfield Schoolhouse (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfield.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 23, 2024

2. Historic Site in Journalism Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.