Helper in Carbon County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Caboose No. 55

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 28, 2025

1. Caboose No. 55 Marker

Inscription. This caboose was built in 1918 by the Mt. Vernon Car Company for the Utah Railway Company. It was refurbished in 1958 at which time the steel siding was added. Caboose N°. 55 traveled the route from Provo to Mohrland from 1918 to 1975. That's 57 years!

Erected by Utah Mining Assoc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 39° 40.978′ N, 110° 51.292′ W. Marker is in Helper, Utah, in Carbon County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and Poplar Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 294 S Main Street, Helper UT 84526, 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 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: Traveling Roundhouse (here, next to this marker); Curved Trestle Bridge (here, next to this marker); Matt Warner (a few steps from this marker); Historic Helper Main Street / Steam Engines, Helper, Utah (a few steps from this marker); Carbon Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Charles A. Bertolino Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Helper Hotel (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Helper Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Helper.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 28, 2025

2. CAboose No. 55 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.