Panguitch in Garfield County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Panguitch Quilt Walk History

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 12, 2014

1. The Panguitch Quilt Walk History Marker

Inscription. In 1864 a group of hardy pioneers braved the mountain snows to save their families from starvation. This group of men encountered snows that were impassable. According to their faith they knelt on a quilt in a prayer circle. The answer to their prayer was to walk on the quilts. Thus we honor seven men as the Panguitch Quilt Walkers. They are Jessie Louder, Alexander Matheson, William Talbot, Thomas Jefferson Adair, Thomas Morgan Richards, John Lowe Butler II, and John Paul Smith.

Erected by The Panguitch Quilt Walk Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 37° 49.354′ N, 112° 26.073′ W. Marker is in Panguitch, Utah, in Garfield County. It is on East Center Street 0.1 miles west of Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Panguitch UT 84759, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Social Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Panguitch Stake Tabernacle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Panguitch Tithing Lot (about 400 feet away); Victorian Lane / Rumours Salon (about 400 feet away); Smokin Hot Antiques at the Old Firehouse / Pink Polka Dott

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(about 400 feet away); Bronco Bobbi’s / Thunder Horse Mercantile (about 400 feet away); The Liquor Store / The Shed, Inc. (about 500 feet away); Cowboy Collectibles / S&C Corral (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panguitch.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 12, 2014

2. The Panguitch Quilt Walk History Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 12, 2014

3. The Panguitch Quilt Walk History Marker

The Panguitch Quilt Walk image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 12, 2014

4. The Panguitch Quilt Walk

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,101 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 22, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.