Near Loa in Wayne County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Allred Point
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 29, 2018
1. Allred Point Marker
Inscription.
Allred Point. . Early in 1876 Andrew Jackson Allred was called by Brigham Young to lead a group of settlers into Rabbit Valley, including ten members of the Allred family, W.W. Morrel and son Silas, William and Henry Maxfield. They built their homes east of Fremont River but due to floods, moved westward to a point of the hill. Here were established log cabins, trading post, store and post office. One half mile further south the first burr grist mill was erected. Mr. Allred served as first postmaster and Indian interpreter. Only the grave of little Silas W. Morrell remains in Fremont's first cemetery.
Early in 1876 Andrew Jackson Allred was called by Brigham Young to lead a group of settlers into Rabbit Valley, including ten members of the Allred family, W.W. Morrel and son Silas, William and Henry Maxfield. They built their homes east of Fremont River but due to floods, moved westward to a point of the hill. Here were established log cabins, trading post, store and post office. One half mile further south the first burr grist mill was erected. Mr. Allred served as first postmaster and Indian interpreter. Only the grave of little Silas W. Morrell remains in Fremont's first cemetery.
Erected 1961 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 271.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 38° 25.988′ N, 111° 37.902′ W. Marker is near Loa, Utah, in Wayne County. Marker is on West 1400 South Street, 0.6 miles west of Utah Route 72, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Loa UT 84747, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Public Building (approx. 1.7 miles away); The First Sawmill (approx. 1.7 miles away); Fremont Park
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2019, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2019, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
