Montpelier in Bear Lake County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Pioneer Church

(was located 1/2 block east and 1/2 block north)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 21, 2017

1. Pioneer Church Marker

Inscription. In the spring of 1864, fifteen families of pioneers came from Paris, Idaho and settled Clover Creek, the name used until President Brigham Young changed it to Montpelier. After building crude homes the settlers erected a large building of logs, which was used for church, school and community center. The roof was covered with willows, brush and clay. The bell topping this marker called the people together for many years.

Erected 1941 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Bear Lake County Company. (Marker Number 66.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 42° 19.056′ N, 111° 17.994′ W. Marker is in Montpelier, Idaho, in Bear Lake County. Marker is on Washington Street (U.S. 89) near 5th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 483 Washington Street, Montpelier ID 83254, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Tithing Office (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rich Building and Theatre (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bank Robbers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Butch Cassidy Robs the Montpelier Bank

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Ritter Bros. Drug and the Roxy Theatre (approx. 0.4 miles away); News Examiner (approx. 0.4 miles away); Model T's, Odd Fellows and the News (approx. half a mile away); Second Bank of Montpelier (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montpelier.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 21, 2017

2. Pioneer Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 352 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.