Hurricane in Washington County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Early Day Wood Beam Walking Hand Plow

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

1. Early Day Wood Beam Walking Hand Plow Marker

Inscription. This plow was donated to the museum by Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Nelson, of Hurricane, Utah.
History of the plow is from Mr. Nelson’s grandmother, Hulda Ellertson Kay, who was housekeeper for Apostle Hyde during the period of 1875.
The Nelson family owned the original Hyde home in Spring City, Utah. This home was built of the same stone as the Manti Temple and still stands today as strong as it was when built. It was listed on the Utah State Register of Historic Sites on May 5, 1971, as Orson Hyde Home. This was in recognition of its architectural and historic significance.
According to information given to Mr. Nelson by his grandmother, this plow was used by the Hyde family during this period. Other farm and garden items were also found at the home. The large garden hoe that is in the museum is one of those items. The Nelsons have part of the old pump that was also on the property which is now standing as a yard light at their home in Hurricane.

Erected by Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Nelson.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1971.

Location. 37° 10.581′ N,

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113° 17.319′ W. Marker is in Hurricane, Utah, in Washington County. It can be reached from West State Street. Marker is in Hurricane Valley Pioneer Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 West State Street, Hurricane UT 84737, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Color Country. It is also in the American Southwest,

in the 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: The Town Named After a Buggy Incident (a few steps from this marker); Smith Mesa (a few steps from this marker); Dixie Peddler Wagons (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Gratitude (a few steps from this marker); Hurricane Library/City Hall (a few steps from this marker); Many Came by Handcart (a few steps from this marker); Isom's Corner (a few steps from

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

2. Early Day Wood Beam Walking Hand Plow Marker

this marker); Survival in Utah’s Dixie (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hurricane.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 760 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.