Heber City in Wasatch County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Heber Valley Railroad

1899

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 19, 2025

1. Heber Valley Railroad Marker

Inscription. The Heber Valley Historic Railroad began in October 1899, when trains served the pioneers who first settled the Heber Valley. Rio Grande Western trains that ran over the Provo Canyon Branch were established as mixed trains, that is they carried both passengers and freight cars together to save the expense of running two separate trains. In the early 1970's, the railroad became the Heber Creeper, a tourist passenger train operating on a seasonal basis. Now operating as an independent agency of the State of Utah, essentially a non-profit organization focused on tourism, education and the restoration of historical railroad equipment.

Erected by Heber City.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1899.

Location. 40° 30.136′ N, 111° 25.462′ W. Marker is in Heber City, Utah, in Wasatch County. It can be reached from South 6th West. Located just north of the Heber Valley Railroad depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 450 S 6th W, Heber City UT 84032, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Wasatch Front

and in Greater Provo.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

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: A different marker also named Heber Valley Railroad (a few steps from this marker); Wasatch County Veterans Memorial Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph R. and Margaret Wright Murdock (approx. 0.4 miles away); John & Sarah Crook Carlile Home (approx. half a mile away); William & Sarah Jane McDonald Buys Home (approx. half a mile away); Addison & Sophia Hicken Home (1890) (approx. half a mile away); James & Elizabeth Barnes McNaughtan (approx. half a mile away); First Pioneer Settlers in Timpanogos Valley (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heber City.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 19, 2025

2. Heber Valley Railroad Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.