Ephraim in Sanpete County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
John Dorius, Jr., House and Barn
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 14, 2014
1. John Dorius, Jr., House and Barn Marker
This fine Queen Anne style house was constructed in 1897 for John Dorius, Jr., a prominent local businessman. The son of a Danish immigrant farmer, John Dorius pieced together a successful career in farming, freighting, and merchandising in Ephraim during the 1880s and 1890s before moving his business to Salt Lake City in 1905. In scale, massing and decorative detail, the Dorius House is a noteworthy expression of the Queen Anne design principles and remains one of the most outstanding examples of this important architectural style outside the major urban areas of Salt Lake City and Ogden. The barn in back of the house, built about the same time as the house, represents an excellent example of European craftsmanship which came to Sanpete Valley as part of Mormon colonization.Erected 1985 by Division of State History. (Marker Number N-866.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 39° 21.71′ N, 111° 35.292′ W. Marker is in Ephraim, Utah, in Sanpete County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hansen-Sparks Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Ephraim Peace Treaty (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ephraim Co-op Building (about 400 feet away); Ephraim Relief Society Granary (about 400 feet away); The Old Fort (about 600 feet away); Canute Peterson House (about 700 feet away); Ephraim Carnegie Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Indian Massacre (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ephraim.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 14, 2014
2. John Dorius, Jr., House and Barn Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 14, 2014
3. John Dorius, Jr., House
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 14, 2014
4. John Dorius, Jr., Barn
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 14, 2014
5. John Dorius, Jr., House and Barn
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 836 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 2, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
