Cannonville in Garfield County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Who Were the Settlers?
Why Settle Here?
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 12, 2025
1. Who Were the Settlers? Marker
In 1876 Cannonville was settled by Mormons, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS), who came to the Utah Territory in 1847 seeking religious freedom. Most towns in southern Utah were colonized by missions directed from church headquarters in Salt lake City; Cannonville and nearby towns were pioneered by people from St. George, Kanab, Cedar City, and Panguitch, who were seeking milder weather and longer growing seasons. In this landscape, where water and tillable lands were of concern, a site like Cannonville seemed a godsend.
From: the Deseret News, February 27, 1879:
"The settlers [of Cannonville] are desirous to have a number of industrious families come in their ...(unreadable)... promising that their reports ...(unreadable)... and that those who may come will never regret the step they take. We consider ...(unreadable)... opportunity for those who are tired of city life or unable to make a good living ...unreadable)... a country so favorably situated, and where settlers are all person of hospitality ...(unreadable)... good feeling".
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Cannonville Utah Visitor Center (Settlers) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 27, 1879.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in Canyon Country and specifically in Color 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Glass of Water Was a Load of Work (here, next to this marker); Working for Water (here, next to this marker); A Life in the Land (here, next to this marker); A Tough Row to Hoe (here, next to this marker); One Land, Different Peoples (here, next to this marker); Tending the Wild (a few steps from this marker); Water Willow People (a few steps from this marker); The Water of Life (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cannonville.
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 12, 2025
2. Who Were the Settlers? Marker
Marker is on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
