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

Joseph R. and Margaret Wright Murdock

1903

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 19, 2025

1. Joseph R. and Margaret Wright Murdock Marker

Inscription. Senator Joseph R. Murdock built this 8,500 sq. ft., 13-bedroom home in 1902 for his wife, Margaret, and their eleven children, making it the largest home in the region for many years. Born in 1858 in Salt Lake City, Joseph moved with his family to Charleston, Heber Valley, where they established a dairy farm. After attending Brigham Young Academy, he returned to Heber, teaching school and later running the Heber Valley Mercantile. In 1904, he founded the Heber Valley Bank, both of which remain on Main Street today. A dedicated civic leader, Joseph served as mayor of Heber City, a Utah State Senator, and a church leader. His efforts to secure $2 million dollars in funding for a major water canal significantly impacted regional development. Joseph & Margaret spent their lives devoted to family, faith, and community, leaving a lasting legacy in Heber Valley.

Erected by Heber City.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 40° 30.371′ N, 111° 25.142′ W. Marker is in Heber City, Utah, in Wasatch County. It is at the

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intersection of South 3rd West and W 100 S, on the right when traveling east on South 3rd West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 S 3rd West, Heber City UT 84032, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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: John & Sarah Crook Carlile Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); James & Elizabeth Barnes McNaughtan (about 700 feet away); Addison & Sophia Hicken Home (1890) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Heber Second Ward Meetinghouse (approx. ¼ mile away); William & Sarah Jane McDonald Buys Home (approx. ¼ mile away); William Forman & Catherine Campbell Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wasatch Library (approx. 0.3 miles away); Heber Bank Block Building (approx.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 19, 2025

2. Joseph R. and Margaret Wright Murdock Marker

0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heber City.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.