On Main Street at Center Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
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
On North Main Street north of West Center Street, on the right when traveling south.
This three-story brick structure was built in 1895. A handsome Victorian Italianate cornice crowns the top of this straight-topped façade, 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
On N. Main Street at W. Center St., on the left when traveling north on N. Main Street.
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
On East Center Street at South Main Street, on the right when traveling east on East Center Street.
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
On U.S. 89 south of East Center Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Main Street at W Center Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
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
On Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
This two-story brick building has a classical commercial façade 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
This property was owned in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s 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
On Main Street at 100 North, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Reported missing.
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
On North Main Street (U.S. 91) at East 100 North, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
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
On Main Street north of W 100 N, on the right when traveling south.
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
On North Main Street at Federal Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
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 façade. The west façade has been altered by the addition of new brick; the north façade, 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 - 1960’s and sold shoes, dry goods, groceries, and clothing. The original owner, Louie . . . — — Map (db m44448) HM
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On West Center Street west of South 200 West, on the left when traveling west.
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
On North Main Street north of Federal Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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 Logan’s 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 it’s . . . — — 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 state’s 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
On U.S. 89 at N 100 W, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 89.
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
On Center Street, on the left when traveling east.
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
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
On East 100 North at N 200 E, on the right when traveling south on East 100 North.
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 façade, hip roof featuring large gable . . . — — Map (db m277281) HM
On East Champ Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On W. Center Street at S 300W on W. Center Street.
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
On West 100 South west of S Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
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
On South 300 West, on the right when traveling east.
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
On East 1000 North, on the left when traveling east.
Utah State University’s 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
On South 100 West at W 100 S, on the right when traveling west on South 100 West.
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
On West 100 South west of S 300 W, on the right when traveling east.
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
On 100 North at 100 East, on the left when traveling east on 100 North.
Seat of the first Non-Mormon congregation in Cache Valley, 1873. Gothic church and vicarage consecrated 1909. Logan’s first public Library and the Common Room Club housed in the vicarage. — — Map (db m44443) 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 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 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
On North 400 East at East 300 North, on the right when traveling north on North 400 East.
The Whittier School, constructed in 1908, is important for its association with the education reform following Utah’s statehood. These reforms included a statewide curriculum and the construction of numerous unified schoolhouses. The Whittier School . . . — — Map (db m108847) HM
On West Center Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
