Pleasant Grove in Utah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Star Saloon

— Pleasant Grove Historic District —

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 28, 2024

1. Star Saloon Marker

Inscription. In 1901 David N. Adamson constructed this building expressly for a saloon, which it has remained for more than 97 years. David, a sawmill operator and sheep man from Heber, Utah, also built a Victorian-style house on Main Street and owned other property. After his death, his widow, Elizabeth, and their daughters continued to rent the saloon out until 1942.

Erected 1998 by Division of State History.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 40° 21.842′ N, 111° 44.431′ W. Marker is in Pleasant Grove, Utah, in Utah County. It is at the intersection of East Center Street, on the left when traveling east on East Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 East Center Street, Pleasant Grove UT 84062, 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 on the Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

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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: Baxter Building / Firehouse (here, next to this marker); Baxter Commercial (a few steps from this marker); Drugstore / Review Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Mason's Clothing Store / Clarks' Merchandise (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Pleasant Grove Fort (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pioneer Relic Hall (about 600 feet away); Pioneer Flour Mill (about 600 feet away); Pleasant Grove City (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pleasant Grove.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 28, 2024

2. Star Saloon Marker

Marker is on the building on the right.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 28, 2024

3. Star Saloon Marker

Marker is on the building with the Pool Hall sign.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 16, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.