Centerfield in Sanpete County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
First Public Buildings
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 14, 2014
1. First Public Buildings Marker
Inscription.
First Public Buildings. . In the Early 80's Centerfield was known as "The Field" or "South Gunnison". The thirty families living there erected a public building in 1882 made of red pine logs with a slab roof covered with clay. A stone fireplace furnished the heat while the light came from a coal oil lamp. The building was used for school, social, and religious meetings until 1888 when a rock building was erected. N.C. Tolstrup and Gustav Nielsen cut and laid the stone. A stage was built in the west side of the building and a pot bellied stove furnished the heat. Both buildings were erected on a community basis.
In the Early 80's Centerfield was known as "The Field" or "South Gunnison". The thirty families living there erected a public building in 1882 made of red pine logs with a slab roof covered with clay. A stone fireplace furnished the heat while the light came from a coal oil lamp. The building was used for school, social, and religious meetings until 1888 when a rock building was erected. N.C. Tolstrup and Gustav Nielsen cut and laid the stone. A stage was built in the west side of the building and a pot bellied stove furnished the heat. Both buildings were erected on a community basis.
Erected 1954 by Centerfield Camp, Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 198.)
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 1882.
Location. 39° 7.31′ N, 111° 49.172′ W. Marker is in Centerfield, Utah, in Sanpete County. Marker is on South Main Street, 0.1 miles north of 300 South Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Centerfield UT 84622, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Centerfield (here, next to this marker); Casino / Star Theatre
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 505 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
