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Ten-Mile Marker image, Touch for more information
By Barry Swackhamer, June 20, 2017
Ten-Mile Marker
101 Utah, Box Elder County, Snowville — Ten-Mile
On Transcontinental Railroad Back Country Byway, on the left.
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
102 Utah, Box Elder County, Willard — 48 — North Willow Creek Fort
On S 100 W at South Street, on the right when traveling north on S 100 W.
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
103 Utah, Box Elder County, Willard — Willard BasinElevation 9300’
Near Willard Peak Road (Forest Road 84), on the right when traveling south.
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
104 Utah, Box Elder County, Willard — Willard Central School Bell
On 50 S 100 W, on the right when traveling north.
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
105 Utah, Box Elder County, Willard — 507 — Willard Pioneer Cemetery
On North Main Street at W 300 N, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
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
106 Utah, Cache County, Hyde Park — In Memory Of The Hyde Park Settlers
On Center Street at 200 West, on the left when traveling east on Center Street.
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
107 Utah, Cache County, Hyrum — Elite HallNational Register of Historic Places
On West Main Street (Utah Route 101) just east of North 100 West, on the right when traveling west.
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
108 Utah, Cache County, Hyrum — Hyrum SmithFeb. 9, 1800 — June 27, 1844
On West Main Street (Utah Route 101) west of South Center Street, on the left when traveling west.
In whose honor Hyrum City was named in 1860Map (db m149780) HM
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109 Utah, Cache County, Hyrum — 55 — The Great Fur Cache
On West Main Street (Utah Route 101) west of South Center Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
110 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 102 North MainLogan Historic Site
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
111 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 141 North MainS.E. Needham Jewelers — Utah Historic Site —
On Main St., on the left when traveling north.
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
112 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 160 North MainFederal Building — Logan Historic Site —
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
113 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 19 North MainBluebird Restaurant — Logan Historic Site —
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
114 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 220 West CenterLogan Center Street Historic District
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
115 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 5 South MainThatcher Brothers Bank & Opera House — Logan Historic Site —
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
116 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 75 South Main — Utah Historic Site —
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
117 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 99 North Main — Logan Historic Site —
On Main Street at 100 North, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
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 m44481) HM
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118 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 1 — Bullen Center37 South Main — Utah Historic Site —
On Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
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
119 Utah, Cache County, Logan — Cache County Court House
On N. Main Street.
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
120 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 9 — Cache County Relic Hall
On 100 W 100 S.
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
121 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 2 — Cache Valley
On Main Street.
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
122 Utah, Cache County, Logan — S-9 — Caine Lyric Theater — Utah Historic Site —
On Center Street.
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
123 Utah, Cache County, Logan — S-20 — David Eccles Home — Utah Historic Site —
On Center Street.
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
124 Utah, Cache County, Logan — First Dawn To Dusk Flight Across America
On Center St., on the left when traveling east.
Colonel 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 Service, left Mitchell Field, New York, at dawn . . . Map (db m44451) HM
125 Utah, Cache County, Logan — First Hospital203 West Center — Utah Historic Site —
On Center Street.
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
126 Utah, Cache County, Logan — Julia Budge Nibley House — Logan Historic Site —
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
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127 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 63 — Logan Community Center
On 400 East, on the right when traveling north.
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
128 Utah, Cache County, Logan — Merlin J. OlsenAggie All-American — September 15, 1940 - March 11, 2010 —
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
129 Utah, Cache County, Logan — N-41 — Old Main BuildingUtah Historic Site
Near Champ Drive, 0.3 miles north of Logan Cayon Scenic Byway (U.S. 89).
. . . Map (db m44418) HM
130 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 174 — Pioneer Mills of Cache Valley
On Main St., on the right when traveling north.
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
131 Utah, Cache County, Logan — s-40 — St. Johns Episcopal Church — Utah Historic Site —
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
132 Utah, Cache County, Logan — Thatcher-Young Mansion
On 100 South, on the right when traveling west.
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 Young . . . Map (db m44440) HM
133 Utah, Cache County, Logan — 9 — The First Settlers of Logan
On Main St., on the right when traveling north.
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
134 Utah, Cache County, Logan — Whittier SchoolUtah Historic Site
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
135 Utah, Cache County, Mendon — Restoration of the James G. Willie Home
On North 100 West (Utah Route 23) at West 100 North, on the right when traveling south on North 100 West.
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 m44482) HM
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136 Utah, Cache County, Millville — Millville
On 206 W 100 S at 100 S, on the right when traveling east on 206 W 100 S.
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
137 Utah, Cache County, Nibley — 68 — Original Church Farm
On West 3200 South west of South 600 West, on the right when traveling west.
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
138 Utah, Cache County, North Logan — Cache - 2 — Nicholas W. Crookston Home — Utah Historic Home —
On 1494 E 2300 N, on the right when traveling east.
Built 1890 - 1900 of logs hauled from Logan Canyon by Nicholas W. Crookston, Sheriff, Bishop, and construction foreman. Registered by Lucille C. Peterson 11-1-72Map (db m44462) HM
139 Utah, Cache County, Providence — 110 — Providence Pioneers
On 10 S Main, on the right when traveling south.
This marker honors the first settlers of Providence, who camped near here early in May 1859, and those who followed in the years 1860,1861,1862. Included in the groups who pioneered this section are the following families: Alder, Bowen, . . . Map (db m44477) HM
140 Utah, Cache County, Providence — The Old Rock Church
On 10 S Main St. at Center St., on the left when traveling south on 10 S Main St..
Symbol of Heritage Listed on the National Register of Historical Places in recognition of its architectural and historical significance, and to encourage its preservation. The 1869 completion of the transcontinental railroad ended an era, that . . . Map (db m46302) HM
141 Utah, Cache County, Providence — 143 — The Providence Players
On Main Street at Center Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Pioneer dramatic players entertained early Cache Valley audiences in this rock building. When erected, 1868 - 70, the only assembly hall in Providence. It has the finest dance floor, stage, proscenium, paintings, curtain in the valley. Among the . . . Map (db m44435) HM
142 Utah, Cache County, Richmond — 15 — Richmond Fort
On South 200 West (U.S. 91 at milepost 40) near West Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
In July 1859 under the leadership of John Bair, (interpreter and guide) sixteen families settled here, built log cabins and dugouts between City Creek and Brower Springs. The following Spring other families arrived and a permanent fort was built for . . . Map (db m105497) HM
143 Utah, Cache County, Richmond — S. Milton and Alba C. Webb House — Utah Historic Site —
On S State St., on the left when traveling north.
The house was designed by Gottlieb Stucki of Logan City in 1936 and is one on only two international Style houses built in Richmond. The Webb family was active in the Richmond community during the mid-century. Mr Webb was postmaster for 37 years . . . Map (db m44459) HM
144 Utah, Cache County, Smithfield — In Memory of Ira Elias Merrill
On Main St., on the left when traveling north.
First person buried in the Smithfield Cemetery, was born at Alder, Erie County, New York, in 1835, the son of Austin and Laura Wilder Harris Merrill, He was killed in an Indian attack July 29, 1880 as he and his brother Solyman were returning from . . . Map (db m44449) HM
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145 Utah, Carbon County, East Carbon — Rock Asphalt
On U.S. 6 at Utah Route 123, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 6.
Rock asphalt was first mined at the top of Whitmore Canyon - 15 mi. NE of this location - in the early 1890's. The mine closed in 1898 & re-opened in 1903. It operated erratically until 1915 when it was forced to close due to the development of . . . Map (db m148003) HM
146 Utah, Carbon County, East Carbon — 272 — Settlement of East Carbon
On U.S. 6 at Utah Route 123, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 6.
Early settlers in Whitmore Canyon, later called Sunnyside, were Jefferson Tidwell, his family and a brother John, who grazed cattle in the area prior to building their home in 1897. They located a vein of coal, sold it to the Utah Fuel Company for . . . Map (db m148001) HM
147 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — 167 South Main StreetHelper Historic District
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
This one-story red brick commercial building was built in 1927 by Helper Securities. Five business storefronts completed the whole of this larger building. The northernmost portion at 167 South Main Street was occupied by the Success Meat and . . . Map (db m148211) HM
148 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — 80 South Main StreetHelper Historic District
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
This single-story, red brick, commercial one-part block building was originally owned by John Milon, George Gigoumakis, and Steve Zoulakis. The building was at one time an O.P. Skaggs meat and grocery store operated by Barney Hyde. Mr. Hyde was also . . . Map (db m148217) HM
149 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — S-74 — Bamberger MonumentUtah Historic Site
On U.S. 191 at milepost 259.2, on the left when traveling north.
Erected in 1918, by inmates of The Utah State Penitentiary. This monument honors Simon Bamberger, Governor of Utah from 1917 through 1920. Under a state law passed in 1911 permitting prisoners to work on State roads, the prisoners participated in . . . Map (db m148288) HM
150 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — Carbon Hotel
On South Main Street north of Poplar Street.
The Carbon Hotel was built in the early 1900's. It was first owned by C.A. Bartolino. The building was used as a hotel, bar, cafe and sporting house throughout the years. Due to the large number of single male immigrants into the local mines, the . . . Map (db m100991) HM
151 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — Carbon Plant
On U.S. 6, 0.5 miles north of U.S. 191, on the right when traveling north.
This monument is dedicated to the Carbon Plant, located SE of this site, the fourth coal-fired facility built by Utah Power. Construction on the $26 million plant began the summer of 1953, in cooperation with the International Brotherhood of . . . Map (db m148289) HM
152 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — Castle Gate Mine Disaster
On U.S. 6, 0.5 miles north of U.S. 191, on the right when traveling north.
At 8:30 a.m., March 8, 1924, an explosion occurred in the Castle Gate No. 2 Mine, located about one half mile to the southeast of this site, instantly killing 171 miners. Rescue teams were rushed to Castle Gate from the surrounding mines. Wearing . . . Map (db m148291) HM
153 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — Curved Trestle Bridge
On South Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Utah Railway was created in 1912 to provide improved service to the coal mines of western Carbon and Emery counties. Tracks from Hiawatha to the Utah Railway junction near Martin were completed in Oct. 1914. A steel girder bridge 135 ft. high, 634 . . . Map (db m148206) HM
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154 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — Helper City
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
This valley was originally settled in 1881 by Teancum Pratt. The original Pratt Survey still predominates on maps of this area. He sold land to the Rio Grande Western Railroad for a right of way. By the fall of 1887 the railroad had built 27 frame . . . Map (db m148214) HM
155 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — CR-07-735 — Helper City HallHelper Historic District
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
This one-story red brick flat roof building was built as the Helper City Hall in 1927. This building has classical "tin" cornices, columns and pediment. The project architect was Walter E. Ware of Salt Lake City. The City Hall has been a center . . . Map (db m148212) HM
156 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — CR-07-723 — Helper Civic AuditoriumHelper Historic District
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1937, the Helper Civic Auditorium was designed by Salt Lake City architects Carl W. Scott and George W. Welch. The building is an excellent example of Art Moderne style also known as "Streamline Moderne." The style was popular in the 1930s . . . Map (db m148221) HM
157 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — CR-07-848 — Helper HotelHelper Historic District
On South Main Street at Poplar Street, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.
This hotel was built in 1913-14 for the Helper Real Estate and Investment Co. Formed by people of many different ethnic groups, including Assyrian, Italian, and Jewish, this company reflected the diverse nature of Helper's population. A favorite of . . . Map (db m148122) HM
158 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — CR-07-729 — Helper Main Post OfficeHelper Historic District
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Helper Main Post Office, built in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), is significant for its association with the federal government's New Deal public arts programs. As one of only three Utah post offices that contain public art, it . . . Map (db m148220) HM
159 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — Matt WarnerApril 12, 1864-December 21, 1935 — The Bandit Who Became Judge —
On South Main Street.
Matt Warner was born Willard E. Christiansen in Ephraim, Utah. He left home at the age of 14 after a fight in which he thought he killed the town bully. He took the name Matt Warner, became a cattle rustler, bank robber and rode with Butch Cassidy . . . Map (db m101029) HM
160 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — Pleasant Valley Coal Company
On U.S. 6, 0.6 miles north of U.S. 191, on the right when traveling north.
Near this site stood the Pleasant Valley Coal Company office and store. On April 21, 1897, in of of the most daring daylight robberies, Butch Cassidy, Elsa Lay, and Bob Meeks robbed paymaster E.L. Carpenter and made off with over $8000.00 in . . . Map (db m148293) HM
161 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — Pleasant Valley Junction
On U.S. 6 at milepost 217.5, on the right when traveling west.
Pleasant Valley Junction about 1/2 mile So. of this site, began in the early 1880's when the Rio Grande R.R. extended the main line from Tucker over the summit into Carbon County. A round house was built and a branch line extended to the Pleasant . . . Map (db m148616) HM
162 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — Rainbow Inn
On North Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Rainbow Inn is located at 305 N Mains St, Helper, Utah and was built in 1922. Originally owned by Lena Fodero, the building was used as a hotel, bar, and sporting house. It was known for the bordello on the upper floor. The railroad which . . . Map (db m106558) HM
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163 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — CR-07-744 — Smart ShopHelper Historic District
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
This two-story brick commercial building was constructed in 1929. The varied shades of tan bricks are unusual in the historic district. In the early 1930s, the right side of the building was occupied by the "Smart Shop" owned by N.A. Neilson, and . . . Map (db m148208) HM
164 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — The Barboglio Building
On South Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Barboglio Building was built in 1907 by Joe Barboglio. The building housed the Tika Tavern with a hotel upstairs. Mrs. Barboglio ran the hotel and washed the linen by hand in the Price River. In 1910, in an effort to help other businessmen, the . . . Map (db m148209) HM
165 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — Traveling Roundhouse
On South Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Around 1891 after the D & R G W Railroad replaced the narrow gauge, with standard gauge track, the division point was consolidated in Helper. At this time a 15 stall roundhouse, a new depot and other accommodations were built. In 1919 the division . . . Map (db m148207) HM
166 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — Utah's Coal Industry
On U.S. 6, 0.5 miles north of U.S. 191, on the right when traveling north.
The name Carbon County appropriately suggests the importance of carbon products to the economy and history of this area. The first commercial development of coal occurred in this vicinity in the 1870's and soon out distanced production in other . . . Map (db m148292) HM
167 Utah, Carbon County, Helper — Willow Creek Mine ExplosionIn Loving Memory
On U.S. 6, 0.5 miles north of U.S. 191, on the right when traveling north.
On July 31, 2000, at approximately 11:48 p.m. an explosion and fire rocked the Willow Creek Mine taking the lives of Shane Stansfield and Cory Jordon Nielson and sending 8 other miners to the hospital. The explosion marked the end of a short and . . . Map (db m148290) HM
168 Utah, Carbon County, Price — Abraham Powell 1877 Cabin
Vincent Paul Anella Troop 296 Eagle Scout Project Reestablished marker recognizing the first cabin built in Price by Abraham Powell in 1877. Original marker was at 600 South Carbon Avenue. December 22, 2011 Price Centennial . . . Map (db m72728) HM
169 Utah, Carbon County, Price — N-54 — Assumption Greek Orthodox ChurchUtah Historic Site
On South 200 East at East 100 South, on the right when traveling north on South 200 East.
Organized and built by the Greek immigrants of Carbon County. Dedication August 15, 1916 by Reverend Mark E. Petrakis. Built in traditional byzantine style.Map (db m148008) HM
170 Utah, Carbon County, Price — Carbon Tabernacle
On East Main Street east of North 100 East, on the right when traveling west.
On this site was located the Carbon Tabernacle, a landmark and center place of worship from 1914 to 1961 for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For 47 years the Tabernacle served as the Carbon and North Carbon Stake . . . Map (db m148112) HM
171 Utah, Carbon County, Price — 197 — First Meeting House
On East Main Street at North 200 East, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
The settlement of Price began in 1877 when Caleb B. Rhodes and Abraham Powell arrived here. Two years later a number of Later Day Saints and their families strengthened the settlement. A branch of the church was organized in 1881 and in 1882 George . . . Map (db m148009) HM
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172 Utah, Carbon County, Price — 471 — Grames Cabin
The Albert Grames cabin, built in 1891, stood originally on a site two miles northwest of here. In 1904 Grames bought land in Price, dismantled his cabin, and used the logs to build this somewhat larger structure. The cabin is unique in that it was . . . Map (db m148119) HM
173 Utah, Carbon County, Price — Harding School
On North 200 East.
Harding School was named after President Warren G. Harding. Classes started August 1925 with George Fox as the first principal. It was used as an elementary school until May 1968 when Principal James L. Jensen called classes to order for the . . . Map (db m101032) HM
174 Utah, Carbon County, Price — N-166 — Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic ChurchUtah Historic Site
On North Carbon Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Construction on the Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church began in May, 1919. The building was completed and dedicated June 20, 1923. The basement was used for services during the four years of construction. The church was build under the direction . . . Map (db m148117) HM
175 Utah, Carbon County, Price — Oldest Cabin in Price
This cabin, believed to be the oldest on Price Townsite, was built by Leander Clifford in 1884. The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers purchased the home in 1928 and moved it to the Price Tabernacle site where it was used as an historical relics hall. . . . Map (db m148121) HM
176 Utah, Carbon County, Price — 564 — Pioneer Women
We hold in sacred memory those sturdy and brave pioneer women, who left their homes in the Eastern United States or sailed from the foreign lands; that trekked across hills, plains, and mountains, forded streams and rivers, birthed and buried loved . . . Map (db m148118) HM
177 Utah, Carbon County, Price — N-171 — Price Municipal BuildingUtah Historic Site
On North 200 East north of East Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Municipal Building was constructed 1938-1939. The construction was funded with $85,000 provided by the city and a $90,000 federal grant from the Works Progress Association. The building is significant as one of the largest buildings constructed . . . Map (db m148111) HM
178 Utah, Carbon County, Price — N-453 — Star TheatreUtah Historic Site
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Star Theatre was built in 1923-24 for the five Georgedes brothers: Pete, Angelo, Charlie, George and Harry. Natives of the Greek island of Mytelene, the Georgedes brothers immigrated to the United States and by the early 1920's had become . . . Map (db m148116) HM
179 Utah, Carbon County, Price — 1900 — The Nine Mile Road
The road through Nine Mile Canyon was constructed in 1886 by the Buffalo Soldiers of the U.S. 9th Cavalry to connect Fort Duchesne to the railroad in Carbon County. Most of the stagecoaches, mail and freight passed through Nine Mile into the . . . Map (db m72729) HM
180 Utah, Carbon County, Soldier Summit — Soldier Summit - A Failed Experiment
On State Street (Utah Route 6), on the left when traveling east.
In 1919 the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad decided to move their operations from Helper to Soldier Summit to cut their operating costs. This proved to be a horrible idea. The first housing provided by the railroad was nothing more than thin . . . Map (db m124086) HM
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181 Utah, Carbon County, Spring Glen — Frances Marion Ewell1835-1905 — First Presiding Elder, Johnson and Black Hawk War Veteran —
On U.S. 6 at milepost 234, on the right when traveling south.
This monument pays tribute to Frances Marion Ewell and the sturdy pioneers who settled here. Mr. Ewell was born November 3, 1935, the son of William Fletcher and Mary Bland Ewell. William was a member of the famous Mormon Battalion which helped . . . Map (db m148294) HM
182 Utah, Carbon County, Wellington — Jefferson TidwellEarly Settlers of Wellington
On Main Street at 100 East, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
In 1877, President Brigham Young called on Jefferson Tidwell to explore the country east of the Wasatch Range: which is now Carbon, Emery, and Wayne Counties. President Brigham Young, told him that if he would settle on White River, now Price River, . . . Map (db m148006) HM
183 Utah, Carbon County, Wellington — 354 — Pioneer Cabin
On Main Street at 100 East, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
In 1877 Jefferson Tidwell was called by Brigham Young to find a location for settlement east of the Wasatch Mountains. By 1879 the first pioneers came, built homes, later irrigated their farms with Price River water. This log cabin, built by Robert . . . Map (db m148004) HM
184 Utah, Daggett County, Dutch John — Flaming Gorge Dam: The Good, the Bad & the Beautiful
Near U.S. 191, 7 miles north of State Route 44, on the left when traveling north.
When John Wesley Powell first looked out across the Green River, it was warm, silt-laden and swift. Floods scoured the area each spring, triggering the breeding cycle of many fish and creating sand and gravel bars in which the fish would lay their . . . Map (db m149088) HM
185 Utah, Daggett County, Dutch John — William H. Ashley
Near U.S. 191, 7 miles north of State Route 44, on the left when traveling north.
The Ashley National Forest, of which Flaming Gorge National Recreation area is a part, was named after William H. Ashley, an early fur trader and trapper. In 1825, Ashley and his party set out to join Jedediah Smith and other mountain men who were . . . Map (db m149084) HM
186 Utah, Davis County, Bountiful — Bliss Hall — Bountiful Area Historic Site —
On West 400 South, on the right when traveling west.
BLISS HALL was erected in 1872 by the New West Education Commission of the Congregational Church for Protestant Missionary Schools. It was named for Charles R. Bliss, a New England minister, and the hall served both as church and school. No . . . Map (db m245970) HM
187 Utah, Davis County, Bountiful — 10 — Bountiful Tabernacle
On South Main Street at East Center Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.
One of the oldest L.D.S. chapels. Finest at time of erection. Augustus Farnham architect. Site dedicated Feb. 11, 1857 by Elder Lorenzo Snow. Grain was stored in stone foundation when Johnston's army advanced. The walls are of adobe. Roof timbers . . . Map (db m192433) HM
188 Utah, Davis County, Bountiful — Brick Making
On West 1050 South, on the right when traveling east.
Brick making began early in Bountiful in several areas. The brickyard between 500 and 1500 South, and west of 200 West, was operated in turn by the Kirk Brick, Improved Brick, and Bountiful Brick companies, who made more bricks than any other Utah . . . Map (db m245925) HM
189 Utah, Davis County, Bountiful — 45 — Daniel Davis
On Orchard Drive at Mill Street, on the right when traveling north on Orchard Drive.
Daniel Davis was born on December 18, 1808, in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, the third child of Wells Davis and Mary Kelly Davis. As a young man Davis traveled to Nauvoo, Illinois, where he was converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of . . . Map (db m127586) HM
190 Utah, Davis County, Bountiful — 542 — Daniel Wood Cemetery
On South 500 West, on the right when traveling south.
This small private cemetery, once known as Nathan's Burial Ground, is the final resting place of the early pioneer settler Daniel Wood and many of his relatives. It is one of the oldest burial plots in Davis County. Daniel Wood emigrated . . . Map (db m245931) HM
191 Utah, Davis County, Bountiful — 46 — George Quinn McNeil
On Orchard Drive at Mill Street, on the right when traveling north on Orchard Drive.
George Quinn McNeil was born to John McNeil and Mary Jane Quinn McNeil on January 4, 1865, in Bountiful, Utah. He married Adriane Marie Thomas on August 15, 1888. They lived on the family farm located on the southeast side of Bountiful City. Today . . . Map (db m127588) HM
192 Utah, Davis County, Bountiful — 44 — Heber C. Kimball
On Orchard Drive at Mill Street, on the right when traveling north on Orchard Drive.
Heber C. Kimball was born on June 14, 1801 to Solomon Farnham Kimball and Anna Spaulding Kimball in Sheldon, Franklin County, Vermont. He married Vilate Murray on November 7, 1822. Kimball was converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of . . . Map (db m127584) HM
193 Utah, Davis County, Bountiful — 25 — Heber C. Kimball Grist Mill
On Orchard Drive at Mill Street, on the right when traveling north on Orchard Drive.
This site was surveyed August 1, 1852 and the mill (largest of it's time in Utah) was dedicated May 6, 1853. Built on rock foundation with solid adobe walls trimmed with red sandstone, this Burr mill operated until 1892, when roller mills . . . Map (db m125132) HM
194 Utah, Davis County, Bountiful — 31 — Original Gristmill Stones
On Orchard Drive at Mill Street, on the right when traveling north on Orchard Drive.
The Heber C. Kimball Gristmill, the foundation of which can be seen just east of this monument, was in operation from 1852 until 1892, using these burr-type gristmill stones. When the use of roller mills was introduced, mills of this type were no . . . Map (db m125133) HM
195 Utah, Davis County, Bountiful — The Bamberger — Bountiful Area Historic Site —
On South 200 West, on the left when traveling north.
SIMON BAMBERGER conceived the idea of a local railroad between Salt Lake City and Ogden. When the line came to Bountiful in 1892 it became an important factor in the city's growth. For 10˘ residents of Bountiful could now ride to Salt Lake . . . Map (db m245969) HM
196 Utah, Davis County, Farmington — Bamberger Railroad, Farmington Station
On West State Street at North 200 West, on the right when traveling west on West State Street.
From the spot where you are standing, passengers boarded the Bamberger Railroad's southbound trains. The Farmington Station building, formerly a pioneer schoolhouse, was directly across the street to the east and has since been remodeled into a . . . Map (db m225331) HM
197 Utah, Davis County, Farmington — Clark Lane National Historic DistrictUtah Historic Site
On West State Street at North 200 West, on the right when traveling west on West State Street.
The first Historic District in Davis County to be listed on the National Register, the Clark Lane National Historic District encompasses the homes on State Street (formerly Clark Lane) between 200 West and 400 West. This neighborhood is significant . . . Map (db m225332) HM
198 Utah, Davis County, Farmington — Leavitt/Clark HouseUtah Historic Site
On West State Street near North 200 West, on the right when traveling west.
This home began as a humble, 12-foot square, single-cell house. It was made of sun-dried adobe bricks in 1862 by John Quincy and Minion Leavitt. They soon added a second small room to the first - now the northeast corner of this house. While living . . . Map (db m225330) HM
199 Utah, Davis County, Farmington — 48 — Lucy Rice ClarkRoad to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On West State Street at South 200 West, on the right when traveling west on West State Street.
Woman Suffrage Association Davis County President Utah Vice President Utah Senate Candidate 1896 Lived here 1873-1906Map (db m224959) HM
200 Utah, Davis County, Farmington — The Walter Grover Historic Rock Home
On Compton Road north of Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
The original, small rock home at 630 North Main Street in Farmington, Utah, is one of many stone structures that helps set Farmington apart as a city with a distinguishing architectural heritage. The home was built in 1880 by Walter Grover as a gift . . . Map (db m146938) HM

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