Glendale in Kane County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Glendale
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 12, 2014
1. Glendale Marker
Inscription.
Glendale. . In 1864 John, Joseph and Robert Berry, their families and others settled in Berryville. The church called more families in 1865. The town was abandoned because of Indian depredations in 1886 when Robert, his wife, Isabell, and Joseph Berry were killed by Indians. In 1871 settlers from the Muddy Mission came. The name was changed to Glendale. Each family received land in proportion to their number. A grist mill, sawmill, and public buildings were erected. James Leithead was first bishop, Warren M. Johnson first schoolteacher.
In 1864 John, Joseph and Robert Berry, their families and others settled in Berryville. The church called more families in 1865. The town was abandoned because of Indian depredations in 1886 when Robert, his wife, Isabell, and Joseph Berry were killed by Indians. In 1871 settlers from the Muddy Mission came. The name was changed to Glendale. Each family received land in proportion to their number. A grist mill, sawmill, and public buildings were erected. James Leithead was first bishop, Warren M. Johnson first schoolteacher.
Erected 1954 by Glendale Camp, Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 206.)
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 1864.
Location. 37° 18.959′ N, 112° 35.724′ W. Marker is in Glendale, Utah, in Kane County. Marker is at the intersection of S 100 E Street and E 100 S Street, on the left when traveling south on S 100 E Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glendale UT 84729, 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. The Berry Family (approx. 0.2 miles away); Glendale Orientation Center (approx. 0.3 miles away); Millstones
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 647 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
