Scipio in Millard County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Settlement of Scipio
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 15, 2014
1. Settlement of Scipio Marker
Inscription.
Settlement of Scipio. . In 1860, thirteen Latter-day Saint families settled Round Valley. Brigham Young visited them in May, 1863, and advised, because of Indians, they move their settlement away from the mountain area. He accompanied the men to the center of the valley, laid out the townsite, designated the location for a public square and center of town, and named it Scipio. A log room was built, which served for church, school, and public meetings. In March 1869, an L.D.S. ward was organized with Daniel Thompson as first Bishop. The bell on top of this monument was used to call the people together.
In 1860, thirteen Latter-day Saint families settled Round Valley. Brigham Young visited them in May, 1863, and advised, because of Indians, they move their settlement away from the mountain area. He accompanied the men to the center of the valley, laid out the townsite, designated the location for a public square and center of town, and named it Scipio. A log room was built, which served for church, school, and public meetings. In March 1869, an L.D.S. ward was organized with Daniel Thompson as first Bishop. The bell on top of this monument was used to call the people together.
Erected 1957 by Round Valley Camp, Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 234.)
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 month for this entry is March 1869.
Location. 39° 14.767′ N, 112° 6.266′ W. Marker is in Scipio, Utah, in Millard County. Marker is on North State Street south of 100 North Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Scipio UT 84656, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Scipio Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 591 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 18, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
