Bold and respectful, David worked tirelessly to succeed in the face of great
adversity. The elements within this hand sculpted base illustrate some
touchstone successes in his rags to riches story.
The relief panels outline his beginnings. . . . — — Map (db m279130) HM
David Eccles
(1849-1912)
Western Industrialist and Utah's First Multimillionaire
A Remarkable "Rags to Riches" Journey
This statue of David Eccles bringing him to life as a hardworking boy of 14 - embodies the great hope in the . . . — — Map (db m279132) HM
Home Life
The early settlers of Eden faced many hardships. John Fuller, son of founder Edmund Burke Fuller, wrote, "Clothes were made from the wool sheared from the sheep here in the valley. Housewives corded and spun the wool. Cloth was woven . . . — — Map (db m279148) HM
Jay Bachman
Lee C. Chambers
Myron Chambers
William Chambers
Bill Clarke
Dale Eggleston
DeLoss Eggleston
Melvin Eggleston
Donald Pertin
John Ferin
Jack Fuller (KIA)
EMack Fuller
Marvin Fuller
Norman Fuller
DeWayne Guthrie . . . — — Map (db m277881) WM
The first Anglo-european men to arrive in Ogden Valley were trappers led by Peter Skene Ogden of the Hudson's Bay Company. Most of Peter Skene Ogden's trappers were Iroquois, known as 'Freemen, an ironic misnomer since indebtedness to the Hudson's . . . — — Map (db m279143) HM
Five Indian Lodge Trails radiated from Ogden Valley long before the arrival of
White men. Trail #1 ascended North Ogden Creek to North Ogden Pass where we are, veered to the north as it descended to the valley. Trail #2 crossed the divide north of . . . — — Map (db m277883) HM
The J.M. Wilbur Company Blacksmith Shop, built in 1895 by Jesse Wilbur and restored 2011-2014, is a brick, one-part block commercial building with a stepped gable parapet and Late Victorian Commercial details. The building is historically . . . — — Map (db m277876) HM
The town of Eden was named after the biblical Garden of Eden. Before Eden was surveyed and laid out in 1865, the valley was the summer hunting grounds for
Shoshone Indians. As early as 1825, trappers of the Hudson Bay Fur Company, led by Peter . . . — — Map (db m277879) HM
On the evening of September 16, 1850, Shoshone Indian Chief Terikee, who had a
reputation for being friendly, was returning to his camp here on Four Mile Creek after paying respects to Lorin Farr in Ogden.
As he was driving his ponies out of . . . — — Map (db m277885) HM
Hooper was first called Muskrat Springs because of this spring, the main fresh water
supply in the area. Wm. H. Hooper built a herd house, 1853. Jessie W. Fox surveyed the range in 1858. James Hale and wife came, 1863, lived in a dugout and sold . . . — — Map (db m273259) HM
Leader of largest party of 49ers from Salt Lake to California. Guided first Mormon pioneer settlers to San Bernardino. 1851: colonized Huntsville, 1860: represented Weber County in Utah Territorial legislature. 1863: instrumental in planning . . . — — Map (db m277866) HM
Huntsville's first known settlers arrived the fall of 1860. They were Jefferson Hunt, for whom the town was named, his sons Joseph and Hyrum and their families; Charles and Alice Wood; Joseph Wood and his mother, Sarah; Nathan Coffin and his mother, . . . — — Map (db m277870) HM
This monument stands in remembrance of the dedicated and hard working men and women
who settled the town of Huntsville and its surrounding area.
The early settlers arrived in 1860 with a determination to conquer the harsh elements of a high . . . — — Map (db m277862) HM
In 1883 this historic church bell hung in a pioneer era chapel of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The bell was relocated in 1959 to a new church
meetinghouse constructed on this site. In 1968 a pre-dawn fire destroyed the chapel, . . . — — Map (db m277873) HM
In memory of Mary Heathman Smith lovingly known as "Granny" Smith.
Born in England, January 21, 1818, where she was trained in a maternity hospital. She came to Utah in 1862. As doctor, surgeon, midwife and nurse, for thirty years, in storm
or . . . — — Map (db m277863) HM
Originally built as a two story four course wide brick structure by Soren L. Petersen circa 1893. The second story was removed in 1964 because of structural concerns.
Building was owned and operated as a general store, complete with groceries, . . . — — Map (db m277872) HM
Liberty was called Little Valley by the Ute Indian Chief, Little Soldier. The first white men to visit this locality were trappers for Hudson Bay Fur Company, 1825. Here the Moroni Campbell family spent the winter of 1859, followed by other . . . — — Map (db m276660) HM
Around 1940, approximately 1,139 acres from the pioneer settlements of Marriott, Harrisville, and Slaterville were condemned and seized by the United States for a military base. Brooms Bench was demolished, Butlers Pond was filled, and some fifty . . . — — Map (db m223524) HM
Pioneer Road connected the historical community of Slaterville east to west. This winding country road was constructed by early pioneers. The road was lined with 19th century and early 20th century homes, along with thriving farms. The Allred, . . . — — Map (db m223526) HM
Hyrum Willard Marriott was the sixth son of John Marriott and Elizabeth Stewart. He married Ellen Morris, a daughter of William Morris. Together they raised a family of four boys and four girls near this site. The family farmed this ground, some of . . . — — Map (db m223530) HM
John Willard Marriott was born near this site on September 17, 1900. He was the second of eight children born to Hyrum Willard Marriott and Ellen Morris. As a youth he worked the family farm and sheep ranch. He loved the open spaces of Marriott . . . — — Map (db m223561) HM
In the 1850s, John Marriott and Susannah Houghton Fowkes established a homestead near this site. They lived in a covered wagon while they made an earthen dugout for shelter. John later constructed the settlements first permanent log cabin. He was a . . . — — Map (db m223559) HM
In 1868, the first Marriott School was constructed of logs on the corner of 12th Street and 1200 West. Later a brick school building was constructed on this site and operated by Weber School District. The school went through several renovations . . . — — Map (db m223567) HM
John Marriott, an English immigrant and pioneer, permanently settled here in 1855, founding Marriott Settlement or Marriottsville. Other families soon arrived including the Butler, Elmer, Hodson, Morris, and Stanger families. In 1856, the Marriott . . . — — Map (db m223568) HM
Marriott and Slaterville were unincorporated pioneer settlements in Weber County until the late 1990s. Initially, the citizens of Marriott and Slaterville voted to create Marriott Township and Slaterville Township under the jurisdiction of Weber . . . — — Map (db m223525) HM
Richard Slater and Ann Corbridge were immigrants from England. Richard served in the Mormon Battalion before relocating his family to Utah as part of the early pioneer movement. In 1852, he acquired land in Slaterville and constructed an adobe home . . . — — Map (db m223527) HM
The confluence of the Ogden River and the Weber River has shaped this valley since Lake Bonneville receded. These waters supported the Shoshone people and their native predecessors. The rivers also supported early explorers and trappers, such as . . . — — Map (db m223570) HM
The Rose Lawn Dairy was one of the largest dairy operations in Weber County. The dairy operated throughout the 20th Century. It was initially operated by the Ekins family, and later operated by the Storrer family through the 1980s when the dairy . . . — — Map (db m223529) HM
Located on this site were the Slaterville School and LDS Meeting House. The Slaterville School operated from 1910 into the 1940s, teaching youth from Slaterville Settlement. After the Marriott School was demolished, Slaterville School served . . . — — Map (db m223528) HM
This historic kiln was built in 1865 by James Moroni Thomas. Virtually a giant fireplace, the kiln was used to produce lime needed for pioneer era construction in Ogden. The lime produced by the kiln was hauled to the southwest corner of 24th . . . — — Map (db m277859) HM
During the Indian uprisings in 1853 Brigham Young instructed the settlers to build a fort wall around ten blocks including this block upon which Thomas Dunn, the first presiding elder, had erected a six room adobe home in 1851. In 1854 a band of . . . — — Map (db m276661) HM
Weber State has known several "homes" and campuses since its founding. From its first quarters in the old L.D.S. Second Ward meeting house to the first permanent facilities in the Moench Building and the subsequent expansion of the downtown campus . . . — — Map (db m291036) HM
Constructed in 1899, this Victorian Eclectic style, central block with projecting bay-type house is typical of turn-of-the-century architecture in Ogden and throughout Utah. Samuel and Mollie Powell were the original owners and lived next door at . . . — — Map (db m278001) HM
Constructed in 1889, this two-story central-block-with-projecting-bays-type house is an example of Victorian Eclectic architecture that was popular in Utah from 1885 to 1910. The house was constructed for Frank B. Hurlbut and his wife, Mattie. A . . . — — Map (db m273308) HM
No interesting place exists for any period of time without its own legends. For 25th Street, the most popular legends center around its tunnels, supposedly constructed by Chinese railroad workers between 1870 and 1890 for use as hidden opium dens. . . . — — Map (db m273345) HM
Alfred W. Meek built this Victorian home in 1891 and lived in it until 1929 when he moved to Salt Lake City. He was the owner of the Alfred W. Meek Plumbing, Steam and Hot Water Heating at 448 East 25th Street which was on the original site of the . . . — — Map (db m277999) HM
While there is evidence that an organization of former students existed previously during academy, high school, and normal college days,
few records were kept until 1922 when an organization was formed with Aaron Tracy serving as college president . . . — — Map (db m291033) HM
An Important Community Symbol
Union Station stands as a constant reminder of the importance the railroad had in the development of Ogden. The present station, however, is the third station constracted in Ogden to serve rail passengers. . . . — — Map (db m277896) HM
Stylistically identical to the Nicholas Building to the west is the smaller complex at 208-210 25th Street. Built in 1908 the simple design features the same brick and transom detailing as the adjoining structure. The building was recently restored . . . — — Map (db m81040) HM
The Bertha Eccles Community Art Center, a Victorian style home, was built in 1893 of red brick imported from the midwest and red sandstone from northern Utah. Some of its unique features include the steep roofs and turrets which are covered with . . . — — Map (db m273293) HM
Built for James C. Armstrong 1893.
Architect - Unknown.
Acquired by David Eccles in 1896.
Donated by family of David & Bertha Eccles as a cultural and educational institution in 1948. — — Map (db m273292) HM
Erastus Bingham, Utah pioneer of 1847 and Mormon bishop, established a farmstead at this site in 1851 and extended the irrigation ditch from 12th Street to this location. In 1853 Brigham Young ordered the settlers of the area, known as North Ward of . . . — — Map (db m277892) HM
The Canse/Weeks Home is a highly stylized American Foursquare built in 1910. The original owner of this house was J.M. Canse, who came to Ogden to be manager for the Eccles Lumber Company. The home was purchased from Mr. Canse in 1919 by Otis Weeks, . . . — — Map (db m278095) HM
Captain James Brown
Captain James Brown, Pioneer, Soldier and one of the founders of Ogden, enlisted in the Mormon Battalion of the U. S. Army in the Mexican War, July 16, 1846, at Council Bluffs, Iowa, and was made Captain . . . — — Map (db m149971) HM
Over the entrance was chiseled the quotation: "In the education of its people lies the safety of the republic."
February 1, 1901
A letter is drafted to philanthropist Andrew Camegie requesting financial support in building a library. . . . — — Map (db m273316) HM
Constructed circa 1898, this two-story, commercial brick building features elements of the Victorian Eclectic architectural style. It was built by Edmund and Elizabeth Hamis. The first business to occupy the structure was CC Keller's Restaurant and . . . — — Map (db m274207) HM
Claude Alexis Malan was a well known Ogden builder stonemason and owner of the Mount Ogden Stone and Marble works. He built all of the sandstone entrances, marque and the wall with the original name of Weber College in front of Weber State . . . — — Map (db m277841) HM
Prior to the construction of this building, there stood a two-story school building holding classes in the 1870s. William W. Burton was Master and Mrs. Frosham the assistant.
The present commercial vernacular structure was built circa . . . — — Map (db m81139) HM
Built in 1901, this unaltered two-story brick building housed the Joseph Rogerson Restaurant and the J.E. Davenport and Co. Saloon. It was one of scores of buildings built to accommodate the crowds of travelers brought to Ogden by the Railroad. . . . — — Map (db m81048) HM
David Elias Browning (1829-1901), son of Jonathan Browning and Elizabeth Stalcup,
was a native of Tennessee. He was an early Mormon pioneer and farmer in Ogden, Utah. In
January of 1853, he married Charilla Abbott. David affectionately called her . . . — — Map (db m277893) HM
The David Christian Eccles House, built in 1904, is an Extended Four-Square building, with a Neoclassical porch, designed by Hodgson and Smith. Alterations include a two-story rear extension with casement windows, and a one-story Prairie Style wing . . . — — Map (db m277988) HM
Designed by S. T. Whitaker, and constructed about 1889, this Victorian brick house combines several high-style elements in a design that makes it unique in Ogden and in the state. A colorful character and successful businessman, Dennis A. Smyth, . . . — — Map (db m278005) HM
The Don Maguire Duplex is significant for its association with the life of Don Maguire, the building's owner and principal occupant. Maguire was an interesting and gifted man who made contributions in numerous fields during his life.
Utah . . . — — Map (db m277985) HM
Constructed in 1891 for Don Maguire, this building is an excellent example of a Queen Anne style two family residence. Don Maguire, the original owner, studied engineering, mathematics, and languages. He participated with a number of scientific . . . — — Map (db m277983) HM
The significance of the Eccles Avenue Historic District is found in the prominence of the families who lived within the district's boundaries. The Eccles, Browning, Keisel, Wattis, and other families whose names are associated with the district's . . . — — Map (db m278076) HM
In 1911, LeRoy Eccles built the large white Greek Revival Style home designed by
Leslie Hodgson. The three homes (Rowe, Larkin and Morrell) were originally built
for three of the children of David Eccles. LeRoy Eccles was General Manager of . . . — — Map (db m278092) HM
Farr's Fort
Near the mouth of Ogden Canyon, just north of the Ogden River (in this place) is where Farr's Fort previously stood. The fort was erected in 1850 by Lorin Farr, Ezra Chase, Ambrose & John Shaw, Charles Hubbard, and others. The . . . — — Map (db m279048) HM
Ogden High School's location is tied to the history of America's first national park,
Yellowstone. Scientist Ferdinand Hayden, the leader of one of the four historic Great Surveys conducted in the American West, traveled on the newly opened . . . — — Map (db m278145) HM
This flour mill was built in the fall of 1850 by Lorin Farr, first Mayor of Ogden. and, continued to operate until 1862. It was a 30 x 40 foot two story building of lumber and rock. The grain was ground by the use of burrs several of which were set . . . — — Map (db m277856) HM
(full title: Dedicated to the First Stake Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)
Organized by President Brigham Young July 19, 1877. Jane Snyder Richards, President. This building is the first and only Relief . . . — — Map (db m223578) HM
Soon after arrival of the 47 pioneers, Capt. James Brown who was on his way to California, visited Fort Buena Ventura, located 1290 feet S.E. of this site. Belonging to Miles Goodyear, whom the original pioneers had met near Bear Lake, the area . . . — — Map (db m276688) HM
Miles Goodyear, born in Connecticut in 1817, migrated at age 19 to the west during the era of the fur traders. In 1845 he established Fort Buenaventura (Good Adventure) near the confluence of the Weber and Ogden Rivers. His stockade included a few . . . — — Map (db m171266) HM
During World War I and II army troops were transported around France in trains. Troops were frequently loaded into boxcars which were boldly stenciled with their carrying capacity: Hommes 40-Cheveaux 8 (40 men or 8 horses).
The Merci . . . — — Map (db m273347) HM
This building was constructed circa. 1891. The property came into possession of the James O. Stephens family in 1870 and was deeded to Solomon C. and William J. Stephens in 1880. In 1894 the building was bought by the Eccles Lumber Company. Later . . . — — Map (db m231278) HM
This building was constructed circa. 1893. The owners during this time period included Patrick H. Gallagher and William C. Warren, a loan officer and former real estate agent. The building replaced an earlier adobe and frame structure that was built . . . — — Map (db m144346) HM
Constructed circa 1911 and built by Ogden realtor David Maule, this three-story brick, commercial block building is architecturally significant and features elements of the Prairie School style. Key details include its geometric designs, brackets, . . . — — Map (db m274306) HM
This horse watering trough once stood on Tabernacle Square at the north west corner of 22nd Street and Washington. It was constructed in 1906 to replace an old wooden pioneer watering trough, then moved to this location in 1990. — — Map (db m277982) HM
This building was constructed circa. 1888 by James O. Stephens and was one of several buildings constructed during this time period by members of the Stephens Family on the north side of the 200 Block of 25th Street. Members of the Stephens Family . . . — — Map (db m273336) HM
Addressed 1895 Utah State Constitutional Convention for women's right to vote. Built this former society hall with local women 1902. — — Map (db m224028) HM
The Japanese were first introduced to Utah and the Ogden area February 4, 1872 when the
"Iwakura Delegation", a group of dignitaries, were temporarily snowed in having arrived in Ogden by train from San Francisco, their journey to the east and . . . — — Map (db m274677) HM
Outstanding explorer, Trapper, Trader and devout Christian. Came to Utah with Wm. H. Ashley's expedition in 1824.
Started first successful overland journey through Utah to the pacific coast from this vicinity August 22, 1826.
Substantially . . . — — Map (db m149967) HM
John G. Tyler, who was at various times a postmaster, manager of the Broom Hotel, County
Recorder and Purchasing Agent for the Utab Construction Company, had this home built in 1898, and it is located in the heart of the Jefferson District.
. . . — — Map (db m273313) HM
Weber River and Weber County bear the name of John Henry Weber who was born in Denmark in 1779 and came to America about 1807. Weber was hired by the U. S. army ordnance department to keep the records at the government owned lead mines at Ste . . . — — Map (db m273323) HM
World renowned firearms inventor
Built a gunshop and manufacturing facility at this location in 1880
The above plaque is a duplicate of the one presented by the Belgium government and placed in the firearms factory in Liege Belgium.
. . . — — Map (db m274690) HM
Home constructed of sandstone blocks and red bricks. Completed in 1900. Built for John Moses Browning --- world famous gun maker. Architect Sam Whittaker. Purchased by Y.W.C.A. of Ogden in 1949 — — Map (db m48981) HM
This home was built in 1910 and designed by Leslie Hodgson for John Shannon Houtze. Mr. Houtze was the vice-president of Commercial National Bank. Born in Schmoken, Pa., in 1833, he came to Utah in 1848. His business ventures included sheep, . . . — — Map (db m278071) HM
This building was constructed circa. 1890. The Eccles Lumber Company owned the property from 1892 until 1908, when they sold it to William H. Gampton. The Gampton family owned the property until 1924. Other owners included Reuben Kaplan, James C. . . . — — Map (db m81156) HM
Of the many interesting commercial buildings on Lower 25th Street, this two-story structure known only by its faded inscription plaque, “London Ice Cream” may be the oldest and certainly one of the most architecturally significant . . . — — Map (db m81046) HM
Pioneer-Religious and Civic Leader-Statesman
Lorin Farr was an Utah pioneer of 1847. He was a friend and staunch supporter of Joseph Smith, the prophet, and assisted in the settlement of Nauvoo, Ill. where he helped build the temple. . . . — — Map (db m276690) HM
Marker on Left:
Lorin Farr
Lorin Farr, Utah Pioneer of 1847, one of the founders of Ogden, established Farr's Fort in 1850, assistant in laying out the city and organized its first government. In 1851, he became the first mayor, . . . — — Map (db m149969) HM
The coming of the transcontinental railroad to Utah and Ogden in 1869 sparked the
transformation of the city from a quiet Mormon community to a bustling center of commerce and transportation. The hub of that economic activity was the train depot . . . — — Map (db m273326) HM
The Madison School is significant as an indicator of the emergence of the public school system in Ogden and in Utah and the growth of Ogden as an urban center. The building is also significant as the oldest school building still standing in Ogden. . . . — — Map (db m278003) HM
The Madison Lodge was originally constructed as a single family residence in 1911 for Hugh and Mary Nolan. Between 1921 and 1925, the home was converted to a three unit dwelling. In 1986, the Kier Corporation transformed the dwelling into a . . . — — Map (db m278002) HM
Built in 1908, 170-174 25th Street is a commercial vernacular structure constructed of brick. the vernacular storefront was divided into three bays for various uses. The three storefronts originally housed the Major Drug Company, (1908-1919), . . . — — Map (db m81038) HM
In 1860s Tim B. Malan found a mountain basin containing a spring and timber. By 1868, he was selling logs. Using his roller invention to get them safely down the cliff. July 1892 Tim & sons finished making a road with pick & shovel; later hewed a . . . — — Map (db m273290) HM
Built in 1910, the Marion Hotel is a three-story brick "E" or double hotel court, a hotel type with a continuous main level typically reserved for commercial or common hotel functions and two open light courts above, resulting in three wings of . . . — — Map (db m273341) HM
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and an Ogden City landmark, the Wattis House was built in 1914 and is significant for its remarkable Prairie Style design and its historic ties to the Wattis family. The home was designed by the . . . — — Map (db m278075) HM
The Goodyears, Miles with his Ute wife, Pomona, and children, Eliza and Willie, established Fort Buenaventura the first cabin and trading post in the Great Basin, here in 1846. With stockade and cabins they raised vegetables, fruit trees, cattle, . . . — — Map (db m277894) HM
Miles Goodyear came west as a venturesome young man with the Whitman-Spaulding Expedition of 1836. He married a daughter of the Ute Chief, Pe-teet-neet, and located his stockade and cabin on the Weber River. This post became a stop-over and . . . — — Map (db m276762) HM
This cabin, built about 1841 by Miles Goodyear, as far as known the first permanent house built in Utah, stood near the junction of the Ogden and
Weber rivers. In 1848 it was sold to Captain James Brown of the Mormon Battalion with a Spanish land . . . — — Map (db m276758) HM
Miles Morris Goodyear built this cabin on the lower Weber River as a way station and trading post. The cabin, along with other buildings, became Fort Buenaventura meaning good venture. It was the first permanent settlement in the Utah Territory. . . . — — Map (db m276760) HM
Frontier of Mexico (Fort Uintah)
Rocky Mountains,
November 1,1842
I have for the last six years been in the Rocky Mountains, far from the land of civilization - to use the words of the poet,..as free as native air.
Tell my friends . . . — — Map (db m277895) HM
Built in 1908, this three-story structure is commercial Victorian architectural style. Its facade remains intact with a corbeled cornice and rusticated stone pilasters. The original stone inscription, “Gomer A. Nicholas,” as the leaded . . . — — Map (db m81039) HM
The Ogden/Weber Municipal Building, 1939, together with the U.S. Forest Service Building and the Ogden High School, are exceptionally significant as the best Art Deco Style building in Ogden and the state of Utah. They also represent important . . . — — Map (db m273318) HM
805 feet North of this site was located the toll gate established November 15, 1860 by Lorin Farr and Isaac Goodale, builders of the first road through Ogden Canyon. From 1865 to 1882 it was operated by the Ogden Canyon Road Company with the . . . — — Map (db m149973) HM
In 1854 Ogden pioneers built a rock and mud wall a mile square along 28th Street, Wall Avenue and 21st Street. Madison Avenue was not completed because the Indians became peaceful. The eight foot wall had a six foot base, a 31 inch top and four . . . — — Map (db m81035) HM
Original building, completed in 1889, destroyed by fire in 1923.
Present building constructed 1924 on the original foundation.
Architects: John & Donald Parkinson of Los Angeles
Marker placed 1973. — — Map (db m81034) HM
You are Standing in the Oldest Neighborhood in Ogden
First Peoples
People have lived here for thousands of years. Evidence of ancient humans has been found in nearby caves. Around the year 800, Fremont Indians began building towns of . . . — — Map (db m277889) HM
Constructed circa 1949, the Patrick Healy III house was originally one of a matching pair of residences facing 26 Street. Later, the house was redesigned with an addition to face Eccles Avenue and the well-known Patrick Healy Jr. House across the . . . — — Map (db m278006) HM
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