Helper in Carbon County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

WPA - PWA

Photographed by Braden Orr, January 25, 2025

1. WPA - PWA Marker

Inscription. Due to Utah's high unemployment rate during the Depression (63% in 1933), federal recovery programs were extensive in the state. Virtually every public building constructed in Carbon County during the 30's was built by one of these agencies. Buildings built in Helper include the Civic Auditorium, Post Office, and the Junior High. In addition to buildings, the federal agencies also did extensive conservation work. The Price River channel behind this monument, was straightened, moved to the west and the cribbing and rock work you see were installed as one such project.

Dedicated July 9, 1994
Matt Warner Chapter 1900
E Clampus Vitus

Erected 1994 by E Clampus Vitus - Matt Warner Chapter #1900.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 9, 1994.

Location. 39° 41.304′ N, 110° 51.341′ W. Marker is in Helper, Utah, in Carbon County. It is on S 100 W, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located by the Helper Swinging Bridge by the Helper Riverwalk. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Helper UT 84526, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Canyon Country.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Liberty Fuel - Latuda, Utah (within shouting distance of this marker); Peerless / New Peerless (within shouting distance of this marker); Western Springs Canyon - Rains - Mutual (within shouting distance of this marker); Sweets Coal Company - Consumers - National (within shouting distance of this marker); Coal City (within shouting distance of this marker); Helper Civic Auditorium (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The History of Big John (about 500 feet away); Heiner (1911-1937) (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Helper.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2025, by Braden Orr of Helper, Utah. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 16 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 25, 2025, by Braden Orr of Helper, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.