Spring City in Sanpete County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Rasmus Justesen House
Spring City Historic District
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 14, 2014
1. Rasmus Justesen House Marker
Rasmus Justesen was a sheepman and polygamist who built this 1-1/2 story stucco-over-adobe house for his first wife, Sarah Shepherd and her family. In addition to his sheep business, Rasmus fought in the Black Hawk Indian War, sat on the Spring City Council in 1876 and was elected mayor twice, in 1880 and in 1897.Erected 2005 by Division of State History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 39° 28.7′ N, 111° 29.755′ W. Marker is in Spring City, Utah, in Sanpete County. Marker is on North Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 North Main Street, Spring City UT 84662, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Ford House (within shouting distance of this marker); Spring City Confectionery (within shouting distance of this marker); Lyceum Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Firehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Sandstrom's Pool and Dance Hall
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 14, 2014
2. Rasmus Justesen House Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 14, 2014
3. Rasmus Justesen House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
