Hurricane in Washington County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Spencer and Helen Isom "Home"
36 North 100 West Hurricane, Utah
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 28, 2024
1. Spencer and Helen Isom "Home" Marker
This "home," built in 1915, is typical of the construction of homes in Hurricane during that period of time. Maurice Hinton, a carpenter, built the home for the Thomas Isom family. The building was built on the back of the lot and used as a storage building and granary. A small home, which had been moved from the fields by Spencer, the son of Thomas Isom, was located on the front of the lot. Later, when more space was needed, the boys slept in the rear storage building.
About 1945, the small house in the front was torn down and a brick home was built. Spencer moved some of the old kitchen cupboards into this house where they lived during the construction. When their new home was completed at the front of the lot, this building was again used for storage. A basement under this building was used for food storage and was an ideal place to hang a beef or pig when one was butchered. The foundation of this building was formed by pouring cement over and around river rock, making it very strong, probably earthquake proof.
This building was moved from its former location and donated by the children of Spencer and Helen Isom
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(Photo caption) Thomas and Annie Hinton Isom Family Erving, Bernard, Spencer, Leslie, Orville, Kathleen L. Black, Regena I. Johnson, Genevieve I. Gardner, Eithel I. Sterling, Grace I. Lundell, Thomas and Annie
Site Number 157
Hurricane Valley Chapter
Dedicated: Peach Days September 4, 2010
Erected 2010 by Sons of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 157.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 18, 2007.
Location. 37° 10.521′ N, 113° 17.251′ W. Marker is in Hurricane, Utah, in Washington County. It can be reached from Main Street. The marker is on the grounds of the Pioneer Corner Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 95 Main Street, Hurricane UT 84737, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Color Country. It is also in the American Southwest, in the Mountain West, and in Colorado Plateau. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 28, 2024
2. Spencer and Helen Isom "Home" Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shetlar Wagon (here, next to this marker); Grain Reaper (a few steps from this marker); Dixie Sorghum (Molasses) Mill (a few steps from this marker); Early Pioneer Granary and Home (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Hay Barn, Manger, and Corral (within shouting distance of this marker); Threshing Machine (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Doctor's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Bradshaw House/Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hurricane.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
