Local citizens have a history of fighting for the preservation of the Timpanogos Cave System.
President Harding, in 1922, declared this Timpanogos Cave National Monument under Forest Service management. It was transferred to the National Park . . . — — Map (db m224301) HM
This site marks the center of Mountainville, settled 1850 by a few families led by Wm. W. Wordworth. Others came and built a fort wall which gave protection for 15 years. First log meetinghouse was built Dec. 1851. Morris Phelps ran a sawmill. . . . — — Map (db m224154) HM
Constructed in 1936, this building represents the significant impact of New Deal programs in providing both jobs and public facilities. It is one of over 240 buildings constructed in Utah by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and other public . . . — — Map (db m224167) HM
Construction started on this second public building in 1857 and this building was dedicated by President Brigham Young in 1863. The dimensions of this structure are 21′ x 32′, with the foundation walls 28″ thick and the walls above . . . — — Map (db m224153) HM
Very little history is available on this cabin. Widely believed to have been a bunk house on the Carlisle Ranch. Was probably built sometime in the late 1850's. It was later moved to 100 West 1150 South and converted to a grainary. Donated by Troy . . . — — Map (db m224305) HM
Three rods north of this site the settlers built their first meeting and school house in 1851, a small log structure with roof of split logs and dirt, log benches and a fireplace of granite. Charles S. Peterson, Roswell Stevens and Morris Phelps, . . . — — Map (db m224155) HM
Eight rods W. of this marker was the S.W. corner of a fort erected for protection from the Indians in the Walker War. The walls enclosed three separate squares: in 1853, an 8 ft. mud wall built around a 33 r. sq. was named Fort Wordsworth; in 1854, . . . — — Map (db m224159) HM
Born February 22, 1808 in Wendron, Cornwall, England. Died January 15 1889 at Alpine, Utah. He was the son of James and Elizabeth Rowe Moyle.
Phillippa Beer, wife of John Rowe Moyle. Born December 13, 1815 in Devonport, Devonshire, England. . . . — — Map (db m224162) HM
John faithfully walked each week on his wooden leg from Alpine to work on the Salt Lake Temple. He carved "Holiness to the Lord" on its east tower. — — Map (db m224309) HM
John and his wife Phillippa Beer left England early in 1856 to emigrate to the United States. When they arrived in Iowa City - they discovered there were no wagons available to transport them across the plains to Utah.
Brigham Young had . . . — — Map (db m224306) HM
Dedicated to the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the United States of America and sponsored by the
Utah American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
and Alpine Bicentennial Committee
John Rowe Moyle, emigrating from England in 1856 as . . . — — Map (db m224303) HM
Gifted to Alpine City at their request, for a park, by the children of Joseph Edward and Matilda C. Hanson Moyle. Joseph, youngest son of John Rowe and Phillipa Beer Moyle, was a life long resident and late owner of the property.
Dedicated to . . . — — Map (db m224310) HM
Used for storing milk in ten gallon cans until they were picked up and taken to the creamery. The trough in the back would have circulating water from a nearby ditch which kept the milk cold. Used by William Smith, a former mayor of Alpine. Donated . . . — — Map (db m224304) HM
The Moyle House and Indian Tower are significant examples of vernacular architecture from Alpines early settlement period. The Indian Tower is unique as the only structure of its type known to have been built to protect a single homestead in Utah. . . . — — Map (db m224165) HM
Built in 1939 by the Works Projects Administration. Purchased by John Brown and used on his farm after the WPA was disbanded. Typical of the type of "Necessary House" found in the back if every house in Alpine from beginning until the 1950's. . . . — — Map (db m224313) HM
Built in the 1870's for the Alpine Ward Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The sisters used it to store grain for the use by families who were in need. Originally was near the tithing barn on about 50 East and Center . . . — — Map (db m224311) HM
Alpines first settlers arrived in September 1850. By 1869, with a population of 208, it became necessary to erect a large, rock church on this site. It had a round, stained-glass window and a two-story vestry. A silver-toned bell was placed in the . . . — — Map (db m224158) HM
In April of 1847, Brigham Young and his advance party left Winter Quarters on the Missouri River and trekked to the Great Salt Lake Basin arriving July 24, 1847. One Hundred and fifty years later this trek was reenacted with covered wagons and . . . — — Map (db m224307) HM
Construction on the old red schoolhouse started in the spring of 1899 and was completed in 1901 at a cost of $3,789.12. In 1882 school trustees petitioned Alpine City to purchase the land to build the schoolhouse and paid $5.00 for it. Sand for . . . — — Map (db m224156) HM
Built by Thomas B. Whitby in the 1870's. Was located on about 200 North and 350 South. Thomas and his wife, Emma Sarah Freestone raised eleven children in this home. Later when the family could afford a more modern home, this log home, as with . . . — — Map (db m224312) HM
In honor of all Veterans
(each of the five columns show one branch of the military (left to right: United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, United States Air Force, United States Marines and United States Army) — — Map (db m224160) WM
The American Fork City Hall is significant as the seat of city government from 1903 to the present. Moreover, it is located on the site where civic offices have been concentrated since 1861. The building also represents an important change in . . . — — Map (db m149848) HM
This building was constructed in 1905 on the northeast corner of the main intersection in the heart of American Fork's commercial district to house a bank established by Gay Lombard in July of 1891. This, the Bank of American Fork was the town's . . . — — Map (db m149849) HM
Arza Adams (1804-1889), pioneer millwright from Canada, came to Utah Valley with other pioneers to settle this area in 1850, soon after the first pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. Arza built a waterpowered “grist” mill on . . . — — Map (db m149970) HM
The Territorial Legislature, February, 1866, authorized the levy of a tax for the support of schools within each district, pursuant to this act, Mayor Leonard E. Harrington called a meeting and the majority of citizens of American Fork approved . . . — — Map (db m149845) HM
In 1877 Reverend George R. Bird arrived to begin activities of the Presbyterian Church of American Fork. Work on this modified Gothic Revival church began in 1878. The cornerstone for the completed was laid in September 1881 by Reverend Thomas F. . . . — — Map (db m149968) HM
In 1852 Mormon Pioneers who had settled on the American Fork creek received orders to build a fort for protection from Indians. Most cabins were moved into an enclosure 80x74 rods, covering 37 acres. By 1855 each of the families built a wall 12x6 . . . — — Map (db m149844) HM
This school was among the first wave of public schools built in Utah as a result of an 1880 educational reform. Local legislator Leonard Harrington, for whom the school was named, was influential in changing the educational system in Utah by . . . — — Map (db m149846) HM
This Victorian gem reflects Lehi's
past prosperity. Built by John
Smith (1872-1953) and his wife,
Emerette Cutler (1871-1961), it
was located near her parents'
Cutler Mansion and in the
thriving railroad district. Smith
was an ambitious . . . — — Map (db m301614) HM
During the winter of 1850-51, Arza and Sabina Adams moved their family of seven children here from Mill Creek, Salt Lake Valley. They built a log cabin across the street east of where you stand. Journals tell that Arza built a grist mill near his . . . — — Map (db m149842) HM
This spot served as burial ground for pioneers of American Fork from about 1852 to 1868. When death came to the village, bodies were prepared for burial and graves dug by friends and relatives. Some Indians were buried here.
Listed on the . . . — — Map (db m149972) HM
On 13 July 1901, The American Fork 2nd Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was created along with the 1st, 3rd, and 4th wards of the new American Fork Stake. On 9 October 1902, Joseph H. Storrs, who served as bishop from 1901 to . . . — — Map (db m149843) HM
The Freedom Tree with the Vision of universal freedom for all mankind
This tree is dedicated to Capt. R. Jim Chipman and all prisoners of war and missing in action — — Map (db m301632) WM
The bell atop this City Hall has a long history in American Fork. It was originally purchased for $211.17 in 1887, and was placed in the tower of the old City Hall at Main and Center Streets. Sorrow, joy, disaster, emergency and other messages were . . . — — Map (db m149989) HM
The Veterans Memorial Building, also known as the Legion Hall, was originally constructed as a commercial building sometime before 1932. In 1934 it was extensively remodeled as an early public works project funded by three sources: A Civil Works . . . — — Map (db m149850) HM
Proctor Cabin
Englishman, Thomas Proctor and wife Susannah Chadwick in 1854 brought their family to America and built this log home within what was then called "Lake City Fort".
Today their home still stands within the boundary of the . . . — — Map (db m301633) HM
This entire park property was owned by Edward Robinson (1807-1896). In England, Edward had been the first conductor of the famous steam locomotive known as the Rocket. Edward and his family came to Lake City (American Fork) as converts to the . . . — — Map (db m301630) HM
The area in front of you was dramatically altered
by a flood in 1965. The native vegetation was
buried under rock, gravel and silt, and is slow to
regenerate. More aggressive non-native plants can
colonize disturbed areas very quickly, . . . — — Map (db m171511) HM
Elberta was originally established in the early 1900's as two seperate settlements Elberta and also Verda, four miles south of this location. The surrounding 15,000 acres were purchased in 1892 by Gilbert Payton and Ernest Rigdon with visions of a . . . — — Map (db m75305) HM
Established in 1858, Camp Floyd was the largest military post in the United States. It was created to put down a Mormon rebellion which never took place.
With the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, soldiers were recalled and Camp Floyd was . . . — — Map (db m249509) HM
This is the site of the first Walker Brothers store and bank. Samuel Sharp Walker, Joseph Robinson Walker, David Frederick Walker, and Matthew Henry Walker immigrated from England with their family in 1850. After spending a bit of time in St. . . . — — Map (db m249505) HM
Camp Floyd was established in 1858 by order of President James Buchanan. During its three years of operation, Camp Floyd was the site of the largest assembled troop concentration in the United States prior to the Civil War. No buildings remain in . . . — — Map (db m249508) HM
The Camp Floyd Cemetery was established in 1858 and abandoned three years later as the troops stationed at Camp Floyd returned to fight in the Civil War. The actual number, location and identities of soldiers buried in the cemetery is not known . . . — — Map (db m249513) HM
Col. Philip St. George Cooke
June 13, 1809 March 20, 1895
Impartial friend, humanitarian, soldier dedicated to the west unequivocally loyal to the Union, Col, Cooke commanded the Mormon Battalion on the greater part of its historic . . . — — Map (db m249504) HM
Fairfield was established in the spring of 1855 by five Carson brothers, John, William H., David, George, and Washington along with William Bearshall, John Clegg, and others. The settlement was named in honor of Amos Fielding, the founder. The . . . — — Map (db m249510) HM
This one-room, Victorian Eclectic style school building was constructed in 1898, replacing an earlier adobe school that sat on the property. The builder was Andrew Fjeld, a brick and stone mason from Lehi. In addition to serving as the town's only . . . — — Map (db m249500) HM
The Fairfield District School was built in 1898, replacing Fairfield's original adobe school built in 1870. Richard C. Watson, the school's architect, also designed the Peteetneet School in Payson, Maeser School, and the Knight Block Building in . . . — — Map (db m249501) HM
Built in 1858 by John Carson as a family home and inn. Used as a Pony Express and Overland Stage stop during the 1860's.
Division of State History N-26 — — Map (db m249486) HM
Upper Marker:
Fairfield - Camp Floyd - Fort Crittenden
In 1855 Fairfield was settled by John Carson, William Carson, David Carson, William Beardshall and John Clegg. A rock fort 4 rods square was erected in 1856-57, this monument . . . — — Map (db m149983) HM
Valley Tan (Nov. 6, 1858 - Feb. 22, 1860) Utah's first non-Mormon newspaper, was conceived and had its major circulation in Camp Floyd. Kirk Anderson, its founder, made it an "opposition paper," but eventually under another publisher it gave . . . — — Map (db m249487) HM
Built in 1858 by Mormon pioneer John Carson, the Stagecoach Inn was built next to Camp Floyd Military camp. The inn served as a hotel and a rest stop on the Overland Trail. Passengers and mail were delivered by horse-drawn carriages, on a route . . . — — Map (db m249512) HM
In the spring of 1865 John Given with his wife Eliza and their four children, John Jr., Mary, Anna, and Martha, settled in the meadow land about 110 feet west of here. They built a cabin and willow shanty. Charles Brown and Charles W. Leah were . . . — — Map (db m139785) HM
Goshen Grist Mill was built in 1864 or 1865 by William W. Smith. He operated the Mill south of present day Goshen on the creek until 1866 when the Black Hawk War forced him to move to Santaquin for protection. Later the Edgar Finch family ran a farm . . . — — Map (db m75303) HM
As early Latter-day Saint pioneers came to the Goshen Valley, they settled in areas then known as Sandtown, The Bend, and The Fort. Later, President Brigham Young urged the settlers to form the township of Goshen and predicted that a new highway . . . — — Map (db m75304) HM
Shortly after the first Mormon pioneer arrived in Salt Lake, July of 1847, other
settlements were established, including those we now know as American Fork, Lehi, and Pleasant Grove. A dependable source of irrigation water was critical for the . . . — — Map (db m301654) HM
Located in American Fork Canyon just east of Highland and constructed
in 1906-1907, the facility is significant because of its association with the
development of early hydroelectric power in northern Utah County. The
plant was one of four . . . — — Map (db m171417) HM
Born 27 October 1804 in Cecil County, Maryland, the oldest son of Israel Evans and Abigail Alexander. Reared in Maryland and Pennsylvania, settling in Ohio to start a family. Baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1833; . . . — — Map (db m150060) HM
With wife Clarissa Taylor of Provo, Frank Hindley Eastmond upgraded and refurbished Saratoga Springs Resort and Farms in the 1930s. Saratoga now featured day-and-night warm-water swimming, regional ballroom dancing and baseball. The competition was . . . — — Map (db m150066) HM
March 11, 1852 George Wm. and Mary Ann Astington Kirkham welcomed into their home a second son, George. Their first was James (1849). In 1866 twins Joseph and Hyrum were born. The parents converted to the L.D.S. faith in 1854 while living in . . . — — Map (db m301626) HM
James Kirkham was born Aug 28, 1849 in London England to George Wm. and Mary Ann Astington Kirkham. Three more sons, George, Hyrum and Joseph
would complete the family by 1856. The parents converted to the L.D.S. faith in 1854 while living in . . . — — Map (db m301625) HM
Dec. 28. 1856 George Wm. and Mary Ann Astington Kirkham welcomed into their family twins, Joseph and Hyrum. They had two other sons, James (1849) and George (1852). The parents had converted to the L.D.S. faith in 1854 while residing in London, . . . — — Map (db m301607) HM
Indian Ford, just north of here, was long used by Indians, pioneers, and early explorers to cross the Jordan River. Crossing was relatively easy when the water was low, however raging waters during high run off made crossing difficult. Indian Ford . . . — — Map (db m199494) HM
This cabin was built by John Austin in 1868 on Bull River (3500 North Center). Johns son Parley married Charlotte Butt in 1884. They moved into the cabin which had been vacated by Parleys parents. In the late 1890s Parley built a home in Lehi and . . . — — Map (db m150068) HM
In February, 1851 this plot of ground along the north side of state road and west of dry creek was dedicated as a cemetery for the city of Lehi; when John Griggs White, aged 75 years, was buried. This land was government owned; later it was a home . . . — — Map (db m150062) HM
Lehi Settled 1850
Organized as a Ward 1851, David Evans First Bishop.
Incorporated as a City Feb. 5, 1852, Silas P. Barned First Mayor — — Map (db m301605) HM
The Lehi Hotel is the oldest standing Adobe Hotel between Salt Lake City and Denver. As early as 1853, Joseph Johnson Smith operated a blacksmith and wagon shop on this site, which was inside the western wall of Lehi Fort. John Woodhouse expanded . . . — — Map (db m149974) HM
Site of the first meetinghouse of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lehi, Built in 1855. Replaced in 1972. Also used for civic meetings and upper rooms for school. — — Map (db m149979) HM
W.A. Knight first raised the idea of a Lehi Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Building five weeks after Armistice Day (11 November 1918). Architects Walter E. Ware and Alberto O. Treganza, under the direction of Mayor Sydney Gilchrist, . . . — — Map (db m150064) HM
n 1881, this building was constructed as the Lehi First Ward Relief Society Hall. It was used as a gathering place for meetings and to display and sell homemade goods. The adobe building was completed in 1883. Funds for materials came from bake . . . — — Map (db m150061) HM
Dedicated on May 31, 1926, it
was the first municipal building
in the U.S. erected to honor
veterans of WWI. Bronze tablets
bear the names of Lehi's servicemen and servicewomen. Home
to American Legion Post 19, it
has housed a library, jail, . . . — — Map (db m301602) HM
Harry Bert Merrihew, graduate of Highland Park College of Pharmacy of Des Moines, Iowa, commissioned this building in 1900 for his Lehi Drug Store. The upstairs portion of the thirty-by-fifty foot structure served as a lodge room for the Odd . . . — — Map (db m150063) HM
The pioneers of Lehi settled in this vicinity in the fall of 1850. Thirteen families located at Sulphur Springs, later Snows Springs, forty rods east of here where a fort was begun. Another group formed the Lott Settlement, to the southeast. Others . . . — — Map (db m149977) HM
Women of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints were
devoted to increasing faith,
strengthening families and providing relief to those in need. To
further this extraordinary work,
Lehi sisters raised funds to build
this hall where . . . — — Map (db m301596) HM
Lott Russon, Sr. was born January 1, 1829, and Eliza Round was born October 21, 1830, in England. The couple married December 25, 1850, and converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints (LDS/Mormon) two years later. To support his . . . — — Map (db m150069) HM
Sulphur Springs was explored by the Canute Peterson party who came to Lehi. The party was sent by Brigham Young to explore the north end of Utah County. The party included Canute Peterson, David Savage, Charles Hopkins, Henry Royle, William S. . . . — — Map (db m253509) HM
The Lehi factory of the Utah Sugar Company, of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, occupies a pre-eminent place among early sugar mills in America. As historian Leonard Arrington has written: “It was the first sugar-beet factory . . . — — Map (db m149976) HM
The Music Hall
Social Center of Lehi
1871-1887
The people of Lehi gathered in the Music Hall to enjoy music, dances,
theater, and other social functions. Mining magnate, John Beck, contributed
$2,500 for construction of the two-story . . . — — Map (db m301615) HM
Peter Julius Christofferson (1843-1910) was born February 16, 1843, in Saersley, Holbek, Denmark, to Hans and Elizabeth Nielsen Christofferson (Christopherson). Following the conversion of his fathers family to The Church of Jesus Christ of . . . — — Map (db m301629) HM
This home is an excellent example of Victorian architecture in Utah. It is visually complex, purposely asymmetrical and highly eclectic in design and
decoration. Thomas Austin
(1865-1923), one of Lehi's most
successful sheep and cattle
ranchers, . . . — — Map (db m301613) HM
In 1901, the Lehi Banner
declared this home the "finest
residence south of Salt Lake."
T. R. Cutler (1844-1922) is
credited with much of the
success of the beet sugar
industry in the Intermountain
West. Later, the home served
as a hotel. . . . — — Map (db m301624) HM
On Sept. 27, 1872, the first train chugged into Lehi to a cheering
crowd and lively band. For the first time, many saw a steam
locomotive with its shrieking whistle and blunderbuss
smokestack. Days later, a train
carrying 1,300 people to . . . — — Map (db m301623) HM
President Abraham Lincoln signed the pacific Railway Act into law on 1 July 1862 while the country was embroiled in civil war. The transcontinental railroad, built by the Central and Union Pacific Railroads, linked their roads at Promontory Summit . . . — — Map (db m150067) HM
In 1908, prominent Lehi businessman and former Pony
Express rider, Ira D. Wines, donated
3.5 acres for this park to honor
his late wife, Margaret. Centrally
located, the park has hosted
countless reunions, concerts,
picnics, carnivals and . . . — — Map (db m301620) HM
LeRoy (Sam) and Afton Fryer were longtime residents of Lindon City. They worked hard on their fruit farm located at 600 North and Locust Avenue in Lindon. They were thrifty and frugal all of their lives. Sam and Afton loved Lindon and had many . . . — — Map (db m260856) HM
Battle of Diamond Fork
Fought two miles Northwest of this monument
June 26, 1866.
Albert Dimmick and John Edmundson were killed.
Monument repaired and plaque replaced by
Albert Dimmick descendents June 25, 2008. — — Map (db m301637) HM
This Log cabin was built by Levi N. Kendalll, born April 19, 1822, rock Port, Niagara County, New York. He was a member of the advance guard of the First Company of Pioneers to enter the Salt Lake Valley, July 24, 1847, where he assisted in the . . . — — Map (db m148665) HM
Built about 1892 by Roswell Darius Bird Sr., this two-story brick residence is locally significant as a well-preserved example of Victorian influences on owner-built dwellings in Utah. Roswell Darius Bird, Sr. was born in Springville to Richard . . . — — Map (db m148664) HM
Matilda Wells Streeper donated one acre of land at this site for the building of a meeting house. A grove of trees was left on the lot to beautify the grounds. On August 26, 1888, Apostle Francis M. Lyman of The Church of Latter-day Saints organized . . . — — Map (db m148622) HM
Timpanogos Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized November 8, 1885, at a meeting held in the log schoolhouse presided over by Presiding Bishop William B. Preston, his counselor Robert T. Burton, and Provo Stake . . . — — Map (db m149450) HM
In December 1943, Governor Herbert B. Maw dedicated a five acre site at this location for the use of the war department during the latter part of World War II. The first occupants of the camp which was built here were approximately 200 . . . — — Map (db m184070) HM WM
In 1937, Daniel Thomas was digging a trench in this yard, at this location to connect into Orem City's new municipal water system. He uncovered what appeared to be a large ancient tooth. Further excavation by a team of archaeologists sent by the . . . — — Map (db m301642) HM
The first major industry to locate in Orem was the Pleasant Grove Canning Company. The plant was built at 325 West 700 North (currently Orem Boulevard in 1919 which provided close proximity to the railroad that was located along Orem Boulevard. The . . . — — Map (db m240705) HM
Absence of water was an obstacle to the early growth and development of the level, elevated ground north of Provo known as Provo Bench. Landowners found the areas rocky soil suitable for growing fruit trees. However, watering the trees required . . . — — Map (db m223828) HM
The Olmsted Power Plant, a historic structure, was constructed in 1904 by a predecessor to Rocky Mountain Power and is still in use today. The plant generates power from water diverted from the Provo River. During the last 100 years, water has . . . — — Map (db m301652) HM
The Olmstead Power Plant, constructed by the Telluride Power Company, began operations in 1904. It supplied electricity to areas up to 50 miles away. The plant also provided employees on-the-job electrical engineering training. This was one of two . . . — — Map (db m301651) HM
By 1910, Orem was a prosperous agricultural community, exporting fruit and vegetables throughout the state. A railroad station and produce packing sheds were constructed here after the completion of the Orem line of the Salt Lake and Utah Railroad . . . — — Map (db m301650) HM
This Victorian eclectic-style house was constructed c. 1898 by William Cordner. The architecture of the house with its asymmetrical form is a major contrast to the earlier austere classical-type houses which were very symmetrical and unadorned.
. . . — — Map (db m301647) HM
This building was constructed for Orem's first LDS Seminary. It was dedicated by Elder David O.
McKay on May 20, 1931. Orem High School students met here until another seminary was
constructed on 400 east. Seminary students from Lincoln Junior . . . — — Map (db m301643) HM
Payson, first settled in 1850, was incorporated January 21, 1852 with David Crockett as mayor. In 1870, during the administration of Mayor Orrawell Simons 1866-75, a City Hall, Payson's first brick building, was erected 377 feet west and 14 feet . . . — — Map (db m148814) HM
400 North is a historical street. It was the route used by pioneers entering the valley Oct. 20, 1850. James Pace was the captain whom the city of Payson was named for the street was given the name of Cow Lane by early settlers as it was the . . . — — Map (db m272745) HM
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