Salina in Sevier County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Outbreak of Black Hawk War
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 14, 2014
1. Outbreak of Black Hawk War Marker
Inscription.
Outbreak of Black Hawk War. . During the winter of 1864 a small band of Indians near Gunnison contracted smallpox and blamed the settlers. In April 1865 the Utes and Whites met at Manti to solve the difficulties but failed. Elijah B. Ward and James P. Anderson were killed by Indians in this canyon while hunting for lost cattle. A pursuing party under Colo. Allred, out numbered by the Utes was driven back. Next day the Indians raided Salina and took most of the cattle. Settlers were driven out. War fare under Chief Black Hawk continued spreading over Southern Utah, until 1871, when peace was restored and the settlers returned to Salina.
During the winter of 1864 a small band of Indians near Gunnison contracted smallpox and blamed the settlers. In April 1865 the Utes and Whites met at Manti to solve the difficulties but failed. Elijah B. Ward and James P. Anderson were killed by Indians in this canyon while hunting for lost cattle. A pursuing party under Colo. Allred, out numbered by the Utes was driven back. Next day the Indians raided Salina and took most of the cattle. Settlers were driven out. War fare under Chief Black Hawk continued spreading over Southern Utah, until 1871, when peace was restored and the settlers returned to Salina.
Erected 1957 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 241.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1865.
Location. 38° 56.092′ N, 111° 51.295′ W. Marker is in Salina, Utah, in Sevier County. Marker is at the intersection of South State Street and Interstate 70, on the right when traveling south on South State Street. Marker is on the northwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salina UT 84654, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. Black Hawk Historical Trails plaque below marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 635 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 26, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
