Fruita in Wayne County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Pendleton-Jorgenson-Gifford Barn Story

Photographed by James Hulse, April 2, 2025

1. Pendleton-Jorgenson-Gifford Barn Story Marker

Inscription. Calvin D. Pendleton, who arrived in Junction (Fruita) in the twilight of the 19th century, built a barn here before World War I. He left other structures on the land, especially the meandering, black stone drift fences on the side of the mesa behind you.

Pendleton sold his land to Jorgan Jorgenson in 1919 and the barn was changed over the years. The last owner - G. Dewey Gifford - used the barn for over 40 years and rolled loose, cut hay from a wagon into the barn using an "A" rope with team or tractor.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 38° 17.003′ N, 111° 14.791′ W. Marker is in Fruita, Utah, in Wayne County. It is on Scenic Drive 1.2 miles south of Utah Road 24, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located on the front entrance to the barn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 450 Scenic Dr, Torrey UT 84775, 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

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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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Living Off the Land (within shouting distance of this marker); Silent Sentinels (approx. 0.2 miles away); It's Alive! (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Giving Groves (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Community's Cornerstone (approx. 0.3 miles away); Holt Orchard (approx. 0.4 miles away); Signs of a Thriving People (approx. 0.4 miles away); Exploring Scenic Drive (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fruita.

The Pendleton-Jorgenson-Gifford Barn and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 2, 2025

2. The Pendleton-Jorgenson-Gifford Barn and Marker

The inside view of the barn image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 2, 2025

3. The inside view of the barn

The front view of the barn and marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 2, 2025

4. The front view of the barn and marker along the street

The view of the backside of the barn image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 2, 2025

5. The view of the backside of the barn

Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 11, 2025

6. Pendleton-Jorgenson-Gifford Barn Story Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 2, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on May 3, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 6. submitted on September 27, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.