Santaquin in Utah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
First Relief Society Hall
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 15, 2014
1. First Relief Society Hall Marker
Inscription.
First Relief Society Hall. . In 1882, on this site, a Relief Society building was erected under the leadership of Elizabeth J. Stickney, President. It was a one room structure, 20 x 30 feet in size, built of red clay brick made by Joseph Chatwin. The interior was furnished with homemade carpet, a pot belly stove, chairs and benches made of native lumber, an organ and a small table. At one end was a stage with curtains. July 10, 1942, the building was sold to the city for a public library and was later known as the civic center. It toppled to the ground in May, 1963. This old fort and school bell served the community until 1917. It rang for school, alarms, and special events.
In 1882, on this site, a Relief Society building was erected under the leadership of Elizabeth J. Stickney, President. It was a one room structure, 20 x 30 feet in size, built of red clay brick made by Joseph Chatwin. The interior was furnished with homemade carpet, a pot belly stove, chairs and benches made of native lumber, an organ and a small table. At one end was a stage with curtains. July 10, 1942, the building was sold to the city for a public library and was later known as the civic center. It toppled to the ground in May, 1963. This old fort and school bell served the community until 1917. It rang for school, alarms, and special events.
Erected 1964 by Camp Summit, Camp Chief Santaquin, Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 293.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1963.
Location. 39° 58.543′ N, 111° 47.043′ W. Marker is in Santaquin, Utah, in Utah County. Marker is on Grand Army of the Republic Highway west of 100 East Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santaquin UT 84655, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 470 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
