American Fork in Utah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

William S. Robinson Park

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 31, 2026

1. William S. Robinson Park Marker

Inscription. This entire park property was owned by Edward Robinson (1807-1896). In England, Edward had been the first conductor of the famous steam locomotive known as the “Rocket”. Edward and his family came to Lake City (American Fork) as converts to the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. At the request of Church leaders in 1853 Lake City residents began to move their homes and build a fort. Edward is depicted in this statue as a memorial to all those settlers who built their portion of the fort wall behind their homes in 1858, the fort was not needed and they relocated their homes around the community. Edward built his home, farm buildings and raised a large family and garden on this land. Edward build a six room adobe home near the corner of Main and 100 East. He planted lilacs, trees, flowers and especially roses. It was known as “Robinson’s Rose Corner”.

In Edward’s older years, a grandson, William Edward (Will) Robinson (1866-1919) and his wife lived with him. In 1896 Edward died and Will became the owner of the adobe home and the East half of the property. Will died in 1919 and his wife sold their property to American

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Fork City in 1920 to be used as a park.

The West half of the property was owned by William Smith Robinson (1840-1936), a son of Wdward and Father of Will. Willian S. was born in England and as a child was very ill. Brigham Young, as an L.D.S. Missionary in England, blessed William S. to be well and to live to a “ripe old age”. William S. also known as “Curly Bill”, built a red brick home facing Main Street, next to his father’s home. Curly Bill, in his later years, gave permission for American Fork City to purchase his home and property upon his death which occurred in 1936. He had lived to be 95 years of age.

American Fork City developed the property by demolishing the two homes, planting lawns and trees, building a band stand, tennis courts and horseshoe pits. On May 26, 1947 the park was dedicated as the “William S. Robinson Park” as part of American Fork City’s State Centennial Celebration.

A fourth generation of Robinsons, Myrtle R. Seastrand (1891-1973), daughter of William Roninson, was the catalyst for building this Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) Monument in 1959. The monument marked the original South Wall of the

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 31, 2026

2. William S. Robinson Park Marker

fort and was a platform for the old City Hall Bell. Where it the bell today? In 2006 the City Bell was relocated by the City and DUP to the restored City Hall Bell Tower.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 40° 22.566′ N, 111° 47.771′ W. Marker is in American Fork, Utah, in Utah County. It is on East Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: American Fork UT 84003, 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 on the 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: Fort Wall at American Fork (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Robinson Park

Edward Robinson Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 31, 2026

3. Edward Robinson Statue

(within shouting distance of this marker); The Freedom Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); First Free Public School (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of American Fork (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Historic City Hall Bell (about 700 feet away); American Fork City Hall (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of American Fork (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in American Fork.

More about this marker. The marker is located in William S. Robinson Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2026, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2026, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.