Manti in Sanpete County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
L.R. & Clara Anderson House
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 14, 2014
1. L.R. & Clara Anderson House Marker
This Victorian Eclectic and Queen Anne style house remains as one of the most distinctive architectural landmarks of Manti. The house, which initially consisted of only two rooms, was begun in 1896 by Lewis R. (L.R.) Anderson. After he returned from a two-year LDS mission, he began construction on the staircase and upper bedrooms, adding the back bathroom, kitchen, and basement by 1899. The last addition was made in 1915 when he built a large bay window in the dining room to display Clara's plants. The chicken coop and brick carriage house were built in the 1920s.
L.R. was a wool broker and rancher, served as mayor of Manti (1902-08), was a member of the Utah State Legislature (1913-17), and was an LDS church stake president and temple president (1943-59). He and Clara, married in the Manti Temple in 1895, raised four girls and three boys in this home. They entertained LDS general authorities, civic leaders, and numerous businessmen here. Clara was temple matron, held many positions in the Relief Society, and was president of the Manti Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. L.R. and Clara lived here until their
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Erected 1998 by Division of State History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Government & Politics • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 39° 15.454′ N, 111° 38.244′ W. Marker is in Manti, Utah, in Sanpete County. It is on South Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 542 South Main Street, Manti UT 84642, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Central Utah Valleys. It is also in the American Mountain West and on the Colorado Plateau. 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: The First Presbyterian Church of Manti (approx. 0.4 miles away); Manti Bell Tower (approx. half a mile away); Big Fort (approx. half a
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 14, 2014
2. L.R. & Clara Anderson House Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 14, 2014
3. L.R. & Clara Anderson House
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 632 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
