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
Inscription.
John Dorius, Jr., House and Barn. . 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.
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. Marker is on West 100 North Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 West 100 North Street, Ephraim UT 84627, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.
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 929 times since then and 42 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.
