This town was named after the Indian Chief C'nos. Born in 1821 in California, he was a stately, intelligent and loving ruler of the Indians of Pahvant Valley. He died in 1884. — — Map (db m75516) HM
The town of Hatton was settled in 1854 on the old immigrant trail leading to southern California. This site identifies one of the stops the Gilmer and Salisbury Overland Stage made on the way from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Pioche, Nevada, and on to . . . — — Map (db m275659) HM
The townsite of Kanosh selected by Brigham Young was surveyed in 1867. The first settlers were Noah Avery, William Penney and Baldwin Watts. Upon advice from Brigham Young, families from Petersburg, Corn Creek, added strength to the new settlement. . . . — — Map (db m75517) HM
Kanosh dates back to 28 April 1867 when Brigham Young, with the approval of Chief Kanosh, advised the pioneers to move from Petersburg (Hatton), Utah to the area then known as the campground of the Pahvant Tribe of Indians. When this move took place . . . — — Map (db m275658) HM
