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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Heber City

 
Clickable Map of Wasatch County, Utah and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Wasatch County, UT (51) Duchesne County, UT (13) Salt Lake County, UT (562) Summit County, UT (86) Utah County, UT (244)  WasatchCounty(51) Wasatch County (51)  DuchesneCounty(13) Duchesne County (13)  SaltLakeCounty(562) Salt Lake County (562)  SummitCounty(86) Summit County (86)  UtahCounty(244) Utah County (244)
Heber City is the county seat for Wasatch County
Heber City is in Wasatch County
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1 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Abram & Parmelia Jane Lott Hatch Home — 1892 —
On East Center Street at N 100 E, on the right when traveling west on East Center Street.
The Abram Hatch Home in Heber City, Utah, built in 1892, stands as a remarkable tribute to one of the region's most influential pioneers. As a prominent figure in Wasatch County, Abram Hatch played a pivotal role in shaping the local economy through . . . — — Map (db m275985) HM
2 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Abram Chase & Maria Luke Hatch Home — 1892 —
On East Center Street at N 100 E, on the right when traveling west on East Center Street.
Judge Abram C. Hatch, District Attorney for Utah's Fourth Judicial District-which includes Utah, Uintah, and Wasatch Counties-stands as a remarkable example of a self-educated, self-made man. Among his many accomplishments, he built the first . . . — — Map (db m276047) HM
3 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Addison & Sophia Hicken Home (1890) —
On South 100 West at W 200 S, on the right when traveling south on South 100 West.
Addison Hicken, a farmer and cattleman, settled in Heber City, Utah, in 1860, becoming a vital contributor to the local economy. He operated a dairy farm with over 50 cows, supplying butter and beef to nearby mining towns like Park City. Addison . . . — — Map (db m276778) HM
4 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — N-231 — Austin-Wherritt House — Utah Historic Site — National Register of Historic Places —
On N 300 E at East Center Street, on the right when traveling north on N 300 E.
This house was constructed in 1903 by Herbert Clegg for John E. Austin, a leading sheepman in Wasatch County. In 1908 Austin moved to Wyoming and the house was sold to Dr. William Russell Wherritt. A native of Missouri, Dr. Wherritt was for many . . . — — Map (db m276774) HM
5 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — 71 — Charleston Pioneers —
On 3600 West at W 3600 S, on the right when traveling north on 3600 West.
In 1859 George Noakes and William Manning and families came to Provo Valley and settled near Noakes Spring (2 blocks north and 2 blocks west) where they built the first homes. Other settlers soon followed and a church and school were erected. George . . . — — Map (db m275971) HM
6 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — David IV & Mary Ann McDonald Fisher House — 1896 —
On East 4th South at S 100 E, on the right when traveling east on East 4th South.
David Fisher, an outside foreman at the Ontario Mine in Park City, used his earnings to purchase a four-acre lot at 400 South and 100 East in Heber City. There, he and his wife, Mary Ann McDonald, built an elegant Queen Anne-style brick home, . . . — — Map (db m276776) HM
7 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Elizabeth Sessions Condon Home — 1901 —
On North 100 East at E 300 N, on the right when traveling east on North 100 East.
This charming Victorian cottage was built for Elizabeth following the passing of her husband, David Francis. An avid gardener, Elizabeth cultivated a vibrant array of flowers, which she generously shared with friends and family. She lived in the . . . — — Map (db m276772) HM
8 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — First Pioneer Settlers in Timpanogos Valley —
Near South Main Street north of West 300 South.
In 1858 the first pioneer settlers arrived in what the Indians called Timpanogos Valley, meaning the mountain valley. The fertile area near London Springs was already being plowed by William Davidson, Robert Broadhead and James Davis when twelve . . . — — Map (db m276428) HM
9 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Frederick & Minnie Crook Home — 1905 —
On South Main Street at W 500 S, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Frederick and Minnie Crook were married on February 22, 1893, and their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Endowment House of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1902, following Frederick's return from his mission, he was . . . — — Map (db m277339) HM
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10 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — George & Elizabeth White Blackley Home — 1878 —
On East 200 North at N 400 E, on the right when traveling north on East 200 North.
George Blackley, a skilled carpenter by trade, played a vital role in shaping the early infrastructure of Heber City. His craftsmanship contributed to the construction of the Wasatch Stake Tabernacle, local schools, and many of the historic homes . . . — — Map (db m277354) HM
11 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Heber Bank Block Building — 1904 —
On South Main Street at West Center Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
The Bank Block in Heber City, Utah, holds a rich and storied history as the site of Heber Valley's first bank. Built in 1904 by Abram Hatch, a local merchant, the structure was crafted from red sandstone quarried at Lake Creek. The Bank of Heber . . . — — Map (db m275982) HM
12 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Heber Second Ward Meetinghouse — 1913 —
On South 100 West at West Center Street, on the right when traveling north on South 100 West.
The Heber Second Ward Meetinghouse, constructed in 1913, was built to serve the growing Heber community, which was divided east and west by Main Street. The red brick building, set on a sandstone foundation, was completed under the direction of . . . — — Map (db m275981) HM
13 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Heber Valley Railroad — 1899 —
Near South 6th West.
The Heber Valley Historic Railroad began in October 1899, when trains served the pioneers who first settled the Heber Valley. Rio Grande Western trains that ran over the Provo Canyon Branch were established as mixed trains, that is they carried both . . . — — Map (db m275947) HM
14 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Heber Valley Railroad — Utah Film Trail —
Near South 6th West.
Traveling between Heber City and Provo Canyon, the historic Heber Valley Railroad's timeless look captivates filmmakers and audiences alike. The breathtaking views of the Wasatch Mountains surrounding this landmark have made this train station a . . . — — Map (db m275978) HM
15 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Historic Wasatch Stake Tabernacle —
On North Main Street at W 100 N, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
Wasatch Stake Tabernacle 1889-1988 The Wasatch Wave announced "The valley's largest and finest building... The Stake House is finished." Hundreds of people provided the material and all of the labor to complete this beautiful building. The . . . — — Map (db m284524) HM
16 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Home of John and Mary Lucinda McDonald —
On North Main Street at E 400 N, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
This was the home of John and Mary Lucinda McDonald who crossed the plains and were among the early settlers of the Heber Valley. John built the home in 1874 and was known as a man of faith, a pioneer, an Indian fighter and peacemaker, a Martin . . . — — Map (db m277362) HM
17 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Ideal Theater — 1914 —
On U.S. 40, on the right when traveling south.
The Ideal Theatre was opened in 1914 by Mr. John H. Miller. He moved to American Fork in 1916, and his brother took over the business. The theater hosted movies, live events, concerts, and plays. It was a community entertainment hub for decades and . . . — — Map (db m276781) HM
18 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — 50 — Indian Peace Treaty —
On North Main Street at West Center Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Beautiful Provo Valley named from river and once Chief Walker's hunting ground, was colonized 1859-60 by 18 families called by Brigham Young. 1864 Indian troubles forced pioneers to build fort at Heber. Bishop Jos. S. Murdock friendly with the . . . — — Map (db m275976) HM
19 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — James & Elizabeth Barnes McNaughtan — 1873 —
On West Center Street at S 200 W, on the right when traveling south on West Center Street.
This original sandstone home has been in the McNaughtan family for seven generations. James married his wife, Elizabeth Barnes in Scotland and they traveled together to the Salt Lake Valley in a wagon after a long and difficult voyage from Liverpool . . . — — Map (db m277336) HM
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20 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — James Dock & Eva Erickson Shanks Home — 1885 —
On North 100 West at W 400 N, on the right when traveling south on North 100 West.
James Shanks, originally from Scotland arrived in Utah in 1853 and became a prominent figure in Heber City. A skilled craftsman and gardener, he built three homes in the area, each surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds and lush shrubbery. . . . — — Map (db m277431) HM
21 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — James William & Mary Campbell Clyde Home — 1890 —
On South Main Street at W 300 S, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
James William Clyde was Heber's first mayor in 1902 and served again from 1908 to 1910. He was a member of the state house of representatives in 1899 and served as a state senator from 1820 to 1924. Clyde was also president of the Bank of Heber City . . . — — Map (db m276777) HM
22 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — John & Sarah Crook Carlile Home — 1885 —
On West Center Street at N 300 W, on the right when traveling east on West Center Street.
John and Sarah Elizabeth Carlile were married in 1878, and moved into a log cabin John had built on the property. Six children were born in that log cabin, until they moved into the sandstone home, where four additional children were born. John . . . — — Map (db m277445) HM
23 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — John Crook & Mary Giles Home — 1866-1870 —
On West 300 North at N 2nd W, on the right when traveling west on West 300 North.
John Crook and his wife Mary Giles were among the first families to live in the Heber Valley. Initially they lived near London Springs and later in the Heber Fort. To this union they had nine children. John Crook is one of the hardy pioneers who . . . — — Map (db m276783) HM
24 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — John E. Austin - Dr. WM. & Emma Wherritt Home — 1905 —
On East Center Street at N 300 E, on the right when traveling north on East Center Street.
Constructed in 1903 by Herbert Clegg for John E. Austin, a leading sheepman in Wasatch County. In 1908 Austin moved to Wyoming and the house was sold to Dr. William Russell Wherritt. A native of Missouri, Dr. WM. Wherritt for many years was the . . . — — Map (db m276775) HM
25 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — John McDonald & Mary Lucinda Cole Home — 1885 —
On North Main Street at E 400 N, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
John McDonald and his wife, Mary Lucinda Cole, raised thirteen children and contributed significantly to the development of the area. John was a respected farmer, stock raiser, and public servant, serving as County Coroner and participating in key . . . — — Map (db m277359) HM
26 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — John Murray Murdoch & Ann Steele Home — 1880 —
On North 400 West, on the right when traveling south.
John Murray Murdoch was born in Scotland, He began herding sheep at the young age of 11. In December 1851, responding to the call for skilled sheep herders in Utah, John, his wife Ann Steele, and their two children embarked from Scotland to . . . — — Map (db m276784) HM
27 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — John William & Sarah Elizabeth Bond Crook Home — 1866 —
On North 100 West at W 300 N, on the right when traveling south on North 100 West.
John William Crook resided in Heber his entire life. He was one of the town's local theatrical players, playing one of the leads in some 15 plays. Although he was a mild, quiet, good natured man, the parts he played were the villain. Married Sarah . . . — — Map (db m277438) HM
28 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Joseph R. and Margaret Wright Murdock — 1903 —
On South 3rd West at W 100 S, on the right when traveling east on South 3rd West.
Senator Joseph R. Murdock built this 8,500 sq. ft., 13-bedroom home in 1902 for his wife, Margaret, and their eleven children, making it the largest home in the region for many years. Born in 1858 in Salt Lake City, Joseph moved with his family to . . . — — Map (db m277446) HM
29 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — 253 — The Old Fort —
On North Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1858 a group of men came from Provo, surveyed the valley into 20 acre plots and selected the town sight of Heber. The following winter twenty families stayed here. As protection from the Indians they built a fort 1 block south and 1 block west . . . — — Map (db m276050) HM
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30 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Peace Treaty —
On East 300 North at N 100 E, on the right when traveling east on East 300 North.
To commemorate the peace treaty between the settlers of Heber Valley and the Northern Ute Indians Signed by Bishop Joseph Stacy Murdock and Chief Tabby and the marks of sub chiefs Bridger Jim, Douglas, Cut Lip Jim, Tokowaner, Anthiwatts, . . . — — Map (db m276773) HM
31 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — 226 — Pioneer Cemetery —
On Center Creek Road, on the right when traveling west.
One half mile east and one fourth mile northeast from this spot is a pioneer cemetery, given to Center Creek L.D.S. Ward by William Blake, an early settler. It was used for several years for burials of Center and Lake Creek pioneers. Among those . . . — — Map (db m275974) HM
32 ► Utah, Summit County, Heber City — 24 — Rhoades Valley Fort —
On West Center Street at S 100 W, on the right when traveling east on West Center Street.
Erected in 1866-67 for protection against hostile Indians. Was 30 rods square with walls 16 feet high built of logs that formed the back walls of the houses, with gates in the east and west walls. There were about 47 families who lived in this fort . . . — — Map (db m276067) HM
33 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Richard Jones Jr. & Agnes Campbell Home — 1890 —
On East 100 North at N 200 E, on the right when traveling west on East 100 North.
Richard Jones Jr. was a prominent figure in Wasatch County, serving as a state land commissioner and a member of the state land board for several years. As a large property owner and taxpayer, he contributed significantly to the development of Heber . . . — — Map (db m277348) HM
34 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Robert and Anna Josephine Peterson Duke Home — circa. 1890 —
On North 200 East at E 400 N, on the left when traveling north on North 200 East.
Robert and Anna Duke built this one-and-a-half story red brick home in two distinct stages: they constructed the original structure around 1890 and added a north wing a decade or two later. This resulted in a hybrid vernacular architectural style . . . — — Map (db m276764) HM
35 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Thomas & Sarah Denton Moulton Home — 1865 —
On West 200 North at N 2nd W, on the right when traveling west on West 200 North.
Thomas and Sarah Denton Moulton, emigrants from Liverpool, England, embodied the pioneer spirit, building a legacy of faith, resilience, and community in Heber Valley. They set out on a journey to Zion with their seven children, joined by an infant . . . — — Map (db m276782) HM
36 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Wasatch County Veterans Memorial Park —
On South 600 West, on the right when traveling north.
May this site be dedicated and consecrated to the service men, women, and families who have made our freedom possible. May we remember that the price of freedom is something paid for daily. May we live in truth and righteousness and may the . . . — — Map (db m277331) WM
37 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Wasatch Library — 1937-1939 —
On South Main Street at W 200 S, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
After a fire on January 13, 1937, destroyed the Heber Mercantile Store, the Wasatch County Library was built to replace the extensive losses, which The Wasatch Wave reported at $125,000 in damages to library materials. Funded by the Works Progress . . . — — Map (db m276048) HM
38 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — Wasatch Saloon — 1901 —
On U.S. 40 north of E 100 N, on the right when traveling south.
Parley Murdock purchased this property in 1901 from his brother, James S. Murdock. Despite a sharp increase in business permit fees in 1906, Parley managed to keep his saloon in operation. During Prohibition, he adapted by running a pool hall and . . . — — Map (db m276780) HM
39 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — N-132 — Wasatch Stake Tabernacle — Utah Historic Site — National Register of Historic Places —
On Victory Highway at W 100 N, on the right when traveling south on Victory Highway.
Built 1887-1889 Alexander Fortie Jr., Architect Construction supervised by Abram Hatch Interior remodeled 1930-1931 — — Map (db m275984) HM
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40 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — William & Mary Mair Lindsay Home — 1904 —
On East 100 North at N 400 E, on the right when traveling east on East 100 North.
William was born in Bonnie Scotland and traveled to Zion with his mother and siblings, walking across the plains. In 1867, he answered Brigham Young's call to haul stone from Little Cottonwood Canyon for the Salt Lake Temple. He later worked on the . . . — — Map (db m277352) HM
41 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — William & Sarah Jane McDonald Buys Home — 1883-1904 —
On South 100 West at West 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west on South 100 West.
William Buys married Sarah Jane McDonald in 1884, and created a beautiful life of influence, founder of the Wasatch Wave and elected Prosecuting Attorney for Wasatch County. They raised seven children in this home. In the first edition, published on . . . — — Map (db m275980) HM
42 ► Utah, Wasatch County, Heber City — William Forman & Catherine Campbell Home — 1865 —
On North 200 West at W 200 N, on the right when traveling south on North 200 West.
William Forman, a skilled foundry worker from Glasgow, Scotland, played a significant role in the early history of Heber Valley. After serving as a sergeant in the Black Hawk War, he settled in the valley in 1860 with his wife, Catherine Campbell, . . . — — Map (db m277440) HM
 
 
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