Mile 686.4 from San Francisco
The presence of the RR made vast areas of the rangeland available to ranchers by providing the vital link to civilization. The RR furnished an avenue for supplies and an outlet to numerous markets. This siding . . . — — Map (db m105481) HM
Mile 703.5 from San Francisco
Old Terrace is a mile east of the population center of Terrace. There was probably never a settlement here, but heavy traffic in and out of Terrance may have required a backup siding. Not many references of Old . . . — — Map (db m105430) HM
Mile 722.6 from San Francisco
The railroad siding at Ombey was completed in 1879. Within two years , a section house, tool house, and Chinese bunk and cookhouses had been constructed. The nearby facilities of Gravel Pit were abandoned in favor . . . — — Map (db m105344) HM
Mile 727.3 from San Francisco
Peplin was a small temporary occupation. Central Pacific track layers reached this point on April 9, 1869, but the earliest documented use as a siding was 1888. The remains of Peplin siding can be seen in the . . . — — Map (db m105341) HM
Mile 708.5 from San Francisco
This siding was built May 30, 1895 to accommodate increased traffic and possibly area ranchers. It appears than no support facilities were constructed at the site. Railroad records indicate that siding . . . — — Map (db m105429) HM
Mile 717.6 from San Francisco
The railroad siding at Romola was built in 1899 to meet increased rail traffic and the needs of local ranchers. The railroad was used by ranchers and cowboys as a way to move the cattle they raised to market . . . . — — Map (db m105347) HM
Terrace was the largest of the Central Pacific towns built in Utah. It was established in April 1869 as the maintenance and repair headquarters for the entire Salt Lake division. The railroad facilities here included and 8-track switchyard, a . . . — — Map (db m105434) HM
As the town grew, so did the cemetery. Accidents, illness, and old age contributed to residents of Terrace being buried here. The cemetery has been slowly deteriorating, but was in fairly good condition until 1986 when vandals stole some of the . . . — — Map (db m105433) HM
Mile 697.5 from San Francisco
This siding, built nearly 30 years after the laying of the track is evidence of ever increasing traffic and constant upgrading and improvement through the years as many as 10 trains a day used the Promontory . . . — — Map (db m105479) HM
Mile 699.8 from San Francisco
Following the abandonment of Terrace, Watercress served as a principle freight and siding for area ranchers early in the twentieth century. Railroad documents record the existence of corrals, a barn, a stock . . . — — Map (db m105437) HM
Three Mile Creek, later named Perry, originated in 1853 with the arrival in the Three Mile Creek Valley of the William Plummer Tippetts family and Lorenzo and May Perry. They were soon joined by William Walker, Thomas C. Young, Alex Perry, and . . . — — Map (db m240481) HM
He laid the foundation of the National Park Service, defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved unimpaired for future generations. There will never come an end to the good that he has done. — — Map (db m126140) HM
An Icon Restored
In 1965, the National Park Service assumed ownership of the aging monument, which had been damaged by years of weathering and vandalism. The interior had also been severely damaged by ground water that had wicked up into . . . — — Map (db m67076) HM
"The last rail is laid, the spike is driven. The Pacific Railroad is completed." Here at Promontory, Utah, at 12:47 P.M. on May 10, 1869, the driving of a Golden Spike completed the first Transcontinental Railroad. Climax of a dramatic . . . — — Map (db m133654) HM
Curlew Valley, named after the curlew snipe that nests here, extends from Snowville, Utah, to the Idaho towns of Stone and Holbrook. The first recorded White men were Peter Skene Ogden's large party of trappers, who camped on Deep Creek . . . — — Map (db m240521) HM
Mile 739.1 from San Francisco
Elinor was largely uninhabited. It was a long siding, measuring 2,300 feet in length, and was constructed in the early twentieth century to accommodate increased rail traffic. It was possibly also used as a freight . . . — — Map (db m105339) HM
Mile 743.6 from San Francisco
Nella was an uninhabited siding built(?) in 1902 to serve local ranchers. The siding was removed in 1906, and relaid in 1916. In 191(?) a train car body and freight platform where present. — — Map (db m105308) HM
Mile 743 from San Francisco
The section station at Seco was established in 1873 to accommodate facilities moved from Ten-Mile, another section station three-and-a-half miles east. The work crews and inhabitants of Seco were mainly Chinese. . . . — — Map (db m105337) HM
Mile 746.6 from San Francisco
Ten-Mile was part of the long, circuitous route around the northern edge of the Great Salt Lake. Dry, inhospitable geography and steep railroad grades requiring helper locomotives in several locations led the . . . — — Map (db m105304) HM
A natural ford on Bear River, first used by Indians, trappers and explorers, was selected
by John Hailey in 1863, as the crossing point for his new stagecoach road, from Salt Lake
City, Utah to Boise, Idaho. Unknown hands carved "Boise Ford 1853" . . . — — Map (db m276908) HM
Between March and August, 1944, Alben and Gunda Borgstrom paid the greatest price for their country's freedom. Four of their sons were killed in action in World War II.
Clyde was killed March 17, 1944 near Guadalcanal. Leroy was killed on Anzio . . . — — Map (db m278593) HM WM
The Methodists held their first church services in this area at the Union School in 1899, four years before Tremont (later Tremonton) was founded. In 1904, the congregation began meeting in the newly constructed Odd Fellows Hall. They purchased a . . . — — Map (db m278712) HM
Settled March 31, 1851 by five families followed by six families in the fall. It was first called North Willow Creek and changed to Willard in 1857. The fort was built in 1853 to 1855, constructed of dirt and rock. The first grist mill was begun . . . — — Map (db m240488) HM
Land abuse and uncontrolled fire in this basin brought about serious floods. In 1923 and 1936 two lives were lost, homes and valuable farmland were damaged. These lands were left barren and gullied.
Recognizing the need to restore this . . . — — Map (db m136327) HM
When the Willard Central School was constructed in 1902, a bell tower with a large brass bell was installed on the roof toward the front of the building. The bell was rung fifteen minutes before school began and again at noon. Students vied for . . . — — Map (db m240487) HM
The Willard Pioneer Cemetery's first burial was August 1854 with the death of five-day-old John Memorial, Jr., son of John Memorial (Memory) and Samantha Wells
McCrary. This site, selected by Willard's first settlers, is located one block east . . . — — Map (db m240482) HM
Built circa 1905, the Clarkston Tithing Granary is historically significant as one of only a handful of well-preserved tithing buildings in Utah that were part of the successful "in kind" tithing system of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day . . . — — Map (db m278719) HM
This tithing granary was built about 1905 and is on the National Register of
Historic Places as one of only a few well-preserved tithing buildings in Utah. The successful "in-kind" tithing system of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . . . — — Map (db m276939) HM
Martin Harris one of the three witnesses to the divine authenticity of the Book of Mormon
Born Eastown, Saratoga County, New York May 18 1783.
Died Clarkston, Cache County, Utah July 10, 1875. — — Map (db m278595) HM
1. In 1827, Martin Harris gave $50.00 to Prophet Joseph for the Lord's work
2. He was a scribe to the Prophet.
3. He mortgaged part of his farm to pay $3,000.00 to print the first 5,000
copies of the Book of Mormon.
4. He was one of the 3 . . . — — Map (db m278605) HM
In Clarkston Cemetary, Cache Co., Utah is the grave of Martin Harris. One of the three witnesses to the Book of Mormon who testified that a heavenly messenger showed them the Plates of gold and the engravings thereon, from which Joseph Smith . . . — — Map (db m278600) HM
This gravesite was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 28,
1980, as the only remaining site in Utah associated with Martin Harris-one of the three witnesses to the "Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ."
. . . — — Map (db m278597) HM
Erected in honor of those pioneers who helped settle Hyde Park. This Settlement was founded in 1860 by the following list.
William Hyde, William Higgensen, Robert Daines, Lydia Wilkinson, Anthony Metcalf, James Hancey, Armenius Neeley, Thomas . . . — — Map (db m44498) HM
On April 6, 1860 the first pioneers of Hyrum encamped on this stream they lived in wagon boxes, shelters dug into the banks, tilled and planted about one hundred acres of virgin soil. Later in the fall, following the advice of Apostle Ezra Taft . . . — — Map (db m277171) HM
The Elite Hall dance hall, designed by architect K.C. Schaub and constructed in 1917, is significant for its association with community events in the city of Hyrum. Financed by the Hyrum Amusement Company, Elite Hall became the primary dancing and . . . — — Map (db m149592) HM
Built in 1903-1905 the old Hyrum First Ward meetinghouse remains the most visually prominent structure in Hyrum. Representing the values of a hard working community, most of the actual construction was by the ward members using local products. Built . . . — — Map (db m277168) HM
Constructed between 1905 and 1907 for Soren Hansen, this house is an important example of the Queen Ann architectural style in Utah. The house is significant for its association with Soren Hansen who was a pioneer in the poultry industry of Utah and . . . — — Map (db m277167) HM
To commemorate an important episode in the early history of the west and to honor the scouts and explorers of earlier days, this monument was erected. In this vicinity in the winter of 1825-26 a cache containing 75 bales of furs, mostly beaver, . . . — — Map (db m149775) HM
A Hand-crafted machine for removing corn kernels from the cob. Whether corn was husked in the field or on the farmstead, most of it had to be shelled for market. Some was shelled and kept for seed. The corn which was retained by the farmer to feed . . . — — Map (db m276788) HM
In honor of the noble men and women who pioneered Poverty Flat, later named Lewiston, for its first bishop William H. Lewis. First settlers arrived July 8, 1870. — — Map (db m276427) HM
This cabin was used as a family home from 1876 to 1956. It was the home of George and Hannah Wheeler and their ten children. George Walton Wheeler headed west in 1854 with his father, Levi, bringing the first steam engine and sawmill west of the . . . — — Map (db m276785) HM
Wood stave pipe was used from the 1700s to the mid 1900s for water conveyance. When the wood was wetted during service, the wood would swell, sealing the joints. It worked well for water service since the wood remained wet all the time. — — Map (db m276786) HM
This structure is built with beautiful, gray brick that has been well preserved. The two-story flat roofed building has a classical emphasis. The original front entrance of double doors was crowned with a stone engraving depicting a pioneer scene . . . — — Map (db m44420) HM
This building was constructed c.1902 for use as a barber shop by Fredrick Gessel. In 1904 it became known as the Rochdale, a grocery store operated by John Crockett. For more than 65 years it has housed a family store called Star Clothing, . . . — — Map (db m277255) HM
This building is significant because of its age. It is a simple structure and the name of the business is the only telling mark on the front faηade. The west faηade has been altered by the addition of new brick; the north faηade, however, exhibits . . . — — Map (db m277253) HM
This building, constructed in 1904, was first occupied by John H. Anderson who operated a general merchandise store. The store continued to function until the mid - 1960s and sold shoes, dry goods, groceries, and clothing. The original owner, Louie . . . — — Map (db m44448) HM
This three-story brick structure was built in 1895. A handsome Victorian Italianate cornice crowns the top of this straight-topped faηade, while just below is the name of the original owner J. R. Edwards. John R. Edwards was one of the first . . . — — Map (db m277261) HM
This large brick structure, built in 1911, is classical in style and virtually unaltered since construction. The top of the building is crowned by a heavy, classic cornice. The front entrance is sided by pilasters and topped with a modified Roman . . . — — Map (db m44429) HM
Built c. 1890, this two-story, dark brick structure is crowned with a cream colored Federal-Greek cornice. Below the cornice are three French doors with transoms and small, Latin balconies. Large transom windows at the mezzanine have segmented . . . — — Map (db m44424) HM
Constructed in 1906, as the home of Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone, 22 East Center maintains
its historic tradition in a newly transformed state. The telephone system was established by pioneers in the transmission of information who took risks to . . . — — Map (db m277277) HM
Constructed in 1921, this two-story home is an excellent example of the Prairie School style popular between 1901 and 1925. The early of Frank Lloyd Wright gave rise to the Prairie School style by creating forms that were precise and angular with an . . . — — Map (db m44421) HM
This furniture store is the oldest one in Cache Valley. It began in the 1880's under the name of Enoch Lewis & Sons, but in 1890 this family business went into partnership with William Edwards who later became the sole owner and whose name the . . . — — Map (db m277269) HM
This building was built in 1914 by one of Cache Valley's leading merchants and prominent citizens, George W. Thatcher. It is a large, two-story, dark red brick building with
typically large, rectangular windows of a very regular pattern. The . . . — — Map (db m277264) HM
This two-story brick building has a classical commercial faηade that has been restored closely to the original: The first floor is composed of large modern windows, but the second floor is beautifully revived. Large rectangular windows are topped by . . . — — Map (db m277262) HM
Wells Fargo Bank now occupies the site of the Thatcher Brothers Bank & Opera House, which was constructed in 1890. The Thatcher Brothers Bank was the first one to open in the valley. The Opera House was located on the second floor and could seat 800 . . . — — Map (db m44426) HM
This property was owned in the late 1800s and early 1900s by Luna Young Thatcher, a daughter of Brigham Young by his first wife. Luna Young Thatcher owned the entire corner and, by all reports, had the area beautifully landscaped. In 1912 the . . . — — Map (db m44447) HM
This building was one of the earliest general merchandise stores built in Logan, and it continued as such until 1872. The owner sold the building and his merchandise and joined the historically significant cooperative movement sponsored by the . . . — — Map (db m276337) HM
in memory of Professor Samuel E. Clark (1883-1964); a nationally recognized
teacher; promoter of civic pride and involvement and Logan Tabernacle Organist for 55 yrs.
Dedicated April 29, 1994 — — Map (db m277252) HM
Built in 1913, this building was once referred to as "Arimo Block" (it was reportedly named after a local Shoshone chief). Martinus Fonnesbeck established one of the first businesses in the block, the Fonnesbeck Knitting Works. Other original . . . — — Map (db m277254) HM
This large, two-story, brick building is one of Logans early examples of commercial architecture, with some Victorian embellishments added. The building was constructed in 1902 by George W. Thatcher. KVNU, the first radio station in Logan, got its . . . — — Map (db m45819) HM
Restored in honor of pioneer Logan residents David Eccles 1849-1912 Ellen Stoddard Eccles 1867-1957
David Eccles, a Scottish immigrant to Utah became one of the states most prominent business leaders. His extensive enterprises laid the . . . — — Map (db m44432) HM
Erected in 1861 by Hezekiah Thatcher, assisted by Robert Crookston, Robert Murdock and John Hill, who quarried the building stones in Green Canyon and place them in these walls, hand made shingles covered the roof, the building was originally used . . . — — Map (db m44436) HM
Known to the Indians as Willow Valley was renamed by fur trappers and traders in the winter of 1825-1826. James Bridger led the first trappers to a winter encampment near here in 1824 towards December 1825. William L. Sublette, in charge of Gen . . . — — Map (db m44438) HM
Their Lives for Our Freedom
Benson
W.W. I
William O. Funk
W.W.II
Lyle W. Hoffman · Norman Funk
Clarkston
W.W.II
Vance A. Rausten
College Ward
W.W.II
Roy A. Speth · Arthur Zollinger
Cove . . . — — Map (db m277257) WM
First used as theatre in 1913.
Original Owner: George W. Thatcher and B.G. Thatcher
Renovation made possible by Utah State University, Thatcher families and community of Logan. — — Map (db m44441) HM
Built 1907 of brick and white stone trim for David and Ellen Stoddard Eccles. Architects: Monson & Schaub of Logan. Renovation 1972 by S. Eugene Needham and Christie Smith Needham. — — Map (db m44442) HM
First Dawn To Dusk Flight Across AmericaColonel Russell L Maughan of Logan, Utah, made the first daylight flight across the continent on June 23, 1924. Flying solo in a Curtis PW-8 pursuit aircraft, Maughan, then a Lieutenant in the U.S. Air . . . — — Map (db m44451) HM
This house was built in 1890 for John R. and Bartha Blanchard. In 1903, this building was converted into the first hospital in the Cache Valley with a capacity of seven beds in four rooms. In 1916, it was sold to the Presbyterian Church and used . . . — — Map (db m44446) HM
Constructed in 1903, this dwelling is a good example of the foursquare box type house. Some of the character defining features of the property include the home's large portico that wraps around to the west faηade, hip roof featuring large gable . . . — — Map (db m277281) HM
Built in 1935, the Home Economics/Commons Building is one of over 230 public works buildings constructed in Utah under various New Deal programs during the Depression years of the 1930s and '40s. The construction of public works buildings, of which . . . — — Map (db m277305) HM
The Hotel Logan was built in 1895. It had 33 hotel rooms and 3 bathrooms on the top two floors and three retail stores on the main floor.
In 1982 we remodeled the hotel and restored twenty two apartments all with kitchenettes and bathrooms. The . . . — — Map (db m277258) HM
Built in 1914 - 15 by Charles W. Nibley for his third wife, Julia Budge, this two story house is an excellent example of the Prairie School style popular in Utah during 1905-25. The house was reportedly designed by Pope and Burton, architects. C.W. . . . — — Map (db m44427) HM
Thirty feet east of this spot was built, in the winter of 1865-1866, under the leadership of Benget P. Woolfenstein, the first community center of the Logan Fifth Ward. Consisting of but one room, 16 by 20 feet. It served, nevertheless, as church . . . — — Map (db m154443) HM
In 1880, Gustave Lundberg and Christian Garff planing mill operators, set up a direct current electric light plant, probably the first in Utah. It was a small Thompson Houston machine with a capacity of fifty arcs providing five lights for
Logan . . . — — Map (db m277248) HM
In awe and with continuing gratitude, we honor the canal builders whose foresight and hard work continue to provide life giving water to our valley.
(map caption) Logan River Canals as of 1956 7. Logan Hyde Park & Smithfield, 9 miles long, . . . — — Map (db m277297) HM
Utah State Universitys football field at Romney Stadium as named the Merlin Olsen Field at Romney Stadium on December 5, 2009 by President Stan L. Albrecht.
The statue was unveiled on October 23, 2010. In attendance were many of Merlin and . . . — — Map (db m44455) HM
Built 1892-1893 as a wedding gift from Apostle and Mrs. Moses Thatcher to son Moses Jr. and family. Occupied September 30th 1893. Builder and decorator, William Asper. — — Map (db m277250) HM
Erected to the memory of Peter Maughan, pioneer leader and co-founder of the first settlements of Cache Valley 1856
First President and Presiding Bishop of the Cache Valley Stake of Zion
First probate judge of Cache County
Legislator . . . — — Map (db m277289) HM
This Gothic Revival Structure is one of the best examples of the Scandinavian Pair House in Utah. Peterson, an early Logan carpenter and later planing mill owner, emigrated from Denmark c. 1861. He moved to Logan about 1863 and constructed his first . . . — — Map (db m277249) HM
In 1866,the pioneers gathered the stones in this base, from the river channel and bench lands surrounding Logan, for the purpose of building a fort wall around
the tabernacle square. Time proved that a fort was not necessary and the stones
were . . . — — Map (db m277279) HM
In 1860 two grist mills were built and operated in this valley. One at Wellsville by Daniel P. Hill and the other at Millville by Esias Edwards and Leroy Kent. The first burrstones obtained from Black Rock, Utah proved to be too soft for grinding so . . . — — Map (db m44471) HM
Seat of the first Non-Mormon congregation in Cache Valley, 1873. Gothic church and vicarage consecrated 1909. Logans first public Library and the Common Room Club housed in the vicarage. — — Map (db m44443) HM
The Thatcher - Young Mansion was built in 1878 for the banker and industrialist George W. Thatcher and his wife Eunice Caroline (Luna) Young Thatcher. Her brother Brigham Young Jr. lived in it from 1883 - 1885 while he supervised the Brigham . . . — — Map (db m44440) HM
The first settlers of Logan encamped near this spot on the bank of the Little Logan early in May 1859
Heads of Families: John R Blanchard, Abraham Caldwell, Griffith Charles, Israel J. Clark, Ann Davis, William Dees, James Demino, Sidney Dibble, . . . — — Map (db m44437) HM
Utah State University student Ebenezer J. Kirkham composed the popular Aggie spirit song "The Scotsman" to reflect the culture and geography of beautiful Cache Valley. The song has been sung at sporting events, graduation, and many other official . . . — — Map (db m277307) HM
The first settlers came to Logan in 1859. With several deaths in 1860, a burial ground was designated at 7th East and 5th North, which was used for six or seven
years. As the settlement expanded, it was necessary to move the remains to a better . . . — — Map (db m277282) HM
The Whittier School, constructed in 1908, is important for its association with the education reform following Utahs statehood. These reforms included a statewide curriculum and the construction of numerous unified schoolhouses. The Whittier School . . . — — Map (db m108847) HM
Constructed c. 1894, the house is a good example of a wood frame Victorian Queen Anne style dwelling. The form is asymmetrical and major features include gable-end projections and a pyramidal turret. The home was built by William Toombs, a native of . . . — — Map (db m277280) HM
This original log home was first constructed as a part of the Mendon Fort in 1859. It was owned by Ole Peder (Peter) Sorensen (from Denmark), one of the first settlers of Mendon.
The two rows of 25 log homes in the fort were built close . . . — — Map (db m277148) HM
Originally built around 1865, the 1½ story rock home of James G. Willie is typical of the over 40 stone homes that were built in Mendon prior to 1880. Brigham Young encouraged early settlers to use native rocks for home construction as he felt . . . — — Map (db m276305) HM
In the spring of 1860, Apostle Ezra T. Benson and Peter Maughan advised the people living at the Elkhorn Ranch to locate near a sawmill built by Esais Edwards and Roy Kent. This was done to provide better protection. In that same year, Apostle . . . — — Map (db m44456) HM
Niels Peter Hjorth's Molasse Mill stood in the east field of what is now the Howard J. Fuhriman Ranch located north west of Nibley in the fall of 1867-68, Niels Peter Hjorth built the molasses mill which was the first of its kind in Cache Valley. . . . — — Map (db m277172) HM
Located three and one half miles north of this marker the first storage reservoir in Utah was begun in 1871 and completed in enlarged form in 1886. After going out three times length of dam, 127 feet, height 28 feet, made of earth and rocks, cost . . . — — Map (db m276937) HM
In July, 1855, the first settlers in Cache Valley, 23 men and 2 women under the leadership of Martin Ensign and Bryant Stringham came to Willow Valley with about 2000 cattle, established Elk Horn Ranch near some fine springs, located about one mile . . . — — Map (db m149769) HM
Built 1890 - 1900 of logs hauled from Logan Canyon by Nicholas W. Crookston, Sheriff, Bishop, and construction foreman. Registered by Lucille C. Peterson 11-1-72 — — Map (db m44462) HM
Built in 1901-02 using red brick manufactured in the nearby town of Hyrum at one of the first brickyards in Cache Valley. This building was listed in the Utah State Register of Historic Sites on January 12, 1972, and the National Register of . . . — — Map (db m277170) HM
In 1871 the Brigham City Mercantile and Manufacturing Association built a dairy near this location in Cottonwood Hollow. The large 2 1/2 story structure was built from locally quarried stone and represented the Dairy Department of the religious . . . — — Map (db m278716) HM
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