Vernal in Uintah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Dr. Harvey Coe Hullinger
2 Dec. 1824 - 29 Jan. 1926
At his death he was the oldest Civil War veteran and oldest and longest LDS Member
Homesteaded in Ashley Valley 1883.
The first Physician in the Uintah Basin County Commissioner. Surveyor.
Built a Schoolhouse
Erected by Descedants 1997
101 Years - 101 Inches high
Erected 1997.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is January 29, 1926.
Location. 40° 27.186′ N, 109° 32.294′ W. Marker is in Vernal, Utah, in Uintah County. It is at the intersection of South 500 West and W 200 S, on the right when traveling south on South 500 West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 186 S 500 W, Vernal UT 84078, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Uinta Basin. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vernal Tithing Office (a few steps from this marker); Grist Mill Burrs (a few steps from this marker); Uintah Stake Tabernacle (a few steps from this marker); First Tithing Office (a few steps from this marker); St. Paul's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Farm Exchange Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Vernal Post Office (approx. half a mile away); Fort Ashley Center (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vernal.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

