Huntsville in Weber County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Huntsville

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 21, 2025

1. Huntsville Marker

Inscription. Huntsville's first known settlers arrived the fall of 1860. They were Jefferson Hunt, for whom the town was named, his sons Joseph and Hyrum and their families; Charles and Alice Wood; Joseph Wood and his mother, Sarah; Nathan Coffin and his mother, Abigail; the Edward Rushton family; and the James Earl family. Owned by Ute Indians, the land was purchased for two ponies with additional payments made during the succeeding seven years. Arriving in 1864, Scandinavian settlers helped build the community through their thrift and industry. By 1880 Huntsville had grown to a population of over 800.

Erected 1985 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 431.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 41° 15.631′ N, 111° 46.216′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Utah, in Weber County. It is at the intersection of South 7400 East and E 200 S, on the left when traveling north on South 7400 East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal

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address: 235 S 7400 E, Huntsville UT 84317, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Wasatch Front

and in Greater Salt Lake.

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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Huntsville Monument (a few steps from this marker); Leon's Market Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Jefferson Hunt (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Mary Heathman Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Huntsville Ward Church Bell (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); David Eccles (approx. 3.4 miles away); David Eccles / Northwestern Shoshone--Early Sojourners of Ogden Valley (approx. 3.4 miles away); Eden's Founding (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 21, 2025

2. Huntsville Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.