Isom's Corner

Isom's Corner. . , The Thomas and Annie Isom Family, The Thomas and Annie Isom family came to Hurricane following the completion of the Hurricane Canal, which allowed Hurricane City to become a reality. The northwest corner of State and Main (across the Street) is historically known as Isom's Corner. The first home was built on this lot. It was a two-room house with a rock-lined cellar. (Annie and daughter, Regena, pictured ca 1910). It was built for Thomas and Annie Isom in the spring of 1906 by Annie's brother, Thomas Maurice Hinton. Because of Thomas Isom's ill health, T.M. Hinton and his family occupied the house until December 6, 1906, when Thomas and Annie (pictured) moved in with six of their eventual ten children. The Thomas Isom Family became one of the original eleven families to settle Hurricane. , They lived in the first house until 1911 when their brick home, "The Isom Home," was completed on the same corner. It eventually became the Isom Hotel (pictured). The hotel served the community and southern Utah for over forty years until it was demolished in 1954. Many church and civic leaders and other travelers into the area stayed at the hotel. , The Isom Family owned the south half of the block where vegetable and flower gardens, grape vineyards, a fruit orchard, a barn, and a granary existed. The fruits and vegetables were used to sustain the large Isom family and also served the many travelers who stayed at the hotel. The travelers ate family-style with the family. Horses and other animals were also boarded on the property during their stay for a small, daily fee. Tom and Annie helped establish the town's schools, church, city government and utility systems. The Isom Home was the first home in Hurricane to be plumbed and wired for water and electricity. Thomas became the first city marshal upon incorporation in 1912. Through their vision, hard work and sacrifice, they were able to cause the desert to "blossom as the rose.", (photo caption) The First House Built in Hurricane, Built in 1906 by T.M. Hinton for Thomas and Annie Isom, (photo caption) Thomas and Annie Isom, (photo caption) The Isom Home and Hotel, Sons of Utah Pioneers Site Number 179, This monument was designed and funded by the descendants of Thomas and Annie Isom.