Kenilworth in Carbon County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Kenilworth
Photographed by Braden Orr, January 18, 2025
1. Kenilworth Marker
Coal was discovered in the Kenilworth area by Heber Stowell in 1886. Western Coal & Coke Company began mining and by the end of that year Independent Coal & Coke Company incorporated and took over operations. Construction on the townsite began in 1903 and by the 1910 census the town had 500 residents. The population peaked at around 1039 in 1917. As with most mining towns of this era, the company encouraged ethnic separation and as a result the town was divided into distinct geographic areas, such as Jap Town and Greek Town. A group of houses west of town was built for management and became known as Silk Stocking Row. An addition known as New Town was added on the east side of Kenilworth in 1923 and the town stabilized until the mine closed in the late 1950's. North American Coal Co. purchased L.C. & C. in 1968 and broke tradition letting residents buy their property thus allowing Kenilworth to survive as it is today.
Erected 2003 by E Clampus Vitus - Matt Warner Chapter #1900.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 39° 41.3′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Canyon Country. It is also in the American Mountain West, on the 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (approx. 2.2 miles away); The History of Big John (approx. 2½ miles away); Helper Civic Auditorium (approx. 2½ miles away); Helper Main Post Office (approx. 2½ miles away); Standardville "Bandstand" (approx. 2½ miles away); Helper City Hall (approx. 2½ miles away); Helper Senior Citizens Park (approx. 2½ miles away); Helper's Rich History (approx. 2½ miles away).
Photographed by Braden Orr, January 18, 2025
2. Kenilworth Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2025, by Braden Orr of Helper, Utah. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 31, 2025, by Braden Orr of Helper, Utah. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
