Saw and Grist Mill

30 Friday May 2014

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285 feet north, 145 feet east of this site John Mills and his son, Martin W. built a sawmill in 1855. First logs were sawed July 13, 1856. In the late 50’s they erected a grist mill which was a square frame two-story building. The first corn was ground Dec. 15, 1861, and refined flour in 1862. A mill race was commenced March 26, 1855 to divert water from Provo River for power. Both mills were run by the same water-wheel. This is the original grinding stone.

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The Old Fort

30 Friday May 2014

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DUP, Ephraim, Forts, historic, Historic Markers, Sanpete County, utah

Near this spot February 7, 1854, twenty-five men organized in military order, began the construction of a small fort for protection from the Indians. The walls, made of rock were seven feet high, almost two feet thick, and formed the outer wall of the homes of thirty-nine families. The fort enclosed one and one-half acres of land with a gate at the west side, a Post Office in the south, and Tithing Office in the northwest corner. It was completed in March 1854.

Ephraim, Utah
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Centerfield

29 Thursday May 2014

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Centerfield, DUP, historic, Sanpete County, utah

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Centerfield

Gunnison settlers began farming the land to the south in the early 1860’s, each claiming his acreage under “Squatter’s Rights” and later paying a filing fee of $1.25. Water was obtained from the Sanpitch River and fresh mountain springs. By 1877 Michael Nielsen, Chris Sanders, and William D. Child had constructed homes and others soon followed. School was first taught by Marie Gribble in her home. Joseph Christensen later taught the first public school and Harriet Higham served as the area midwife. Primary and Sunday School branches of the Gunnison L.D.S. Ward were formed in 1882. The Centerfield Ward was organized in 1897 wit Andrew Fjeldsted as bishop. The town name was chosen at that time due to its central location in a fertile field. A post office was established in 1898 with Loraine Anderson as post mistress. Centerfield was incorporated in 1909 with Lars C. Myrup serving as town president.

No. 428 – 1984 – Centerfield Camp

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First Public Buildings

29 Thursday May 2014

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No. 198
Erected 1954
FIRST PUBLIC BUILDINGS

In the Early 80’s Centerfield was known as “The Field” or “South Gunnison”. The thirty families living there erected a public building in 1882 made of red pine logs with a slab roof covered with clay. A stone fireplace furnished the heat while the light came from a coal oil lamp. The building was used for school, social, and religious meetings until 1888 when a rock building was erected. N.C. Tolstrup and Gustav Nielsen cut and laid the stone. A stage was built in the west side of the building and a pot bellied stove furnished the heat. Both buildings were erected on a community basis.

Centerfield Camp South Sanpete County

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Caineville

29 Thursday May 2014

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Caineville, DUP, historic, utah, Wayne County

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Caineville was settled in 1881 by Elijah Cutler Behunin followed by Chauncey Cook, George P. Pectol, George S. Rust, William T. Carrell and others. This log cabin was built by Mr. Behunin in the autumn of 1881, and occupied by his family of nine. Mrs. Behunin was the only white woman here the first winter. Nearby cemetery site was given by Mr. Carrell. He was the first citizen to be buried therein. Altogether there are 35. The only bishop of Caineville was Walter E. Hanks.

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Old Academy

29 Thursday May 2014

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DUP, historic, spanish fork, utah, utah county

In 1872 a group of young men organized a debating & public speaking society with Geo. H. Brimhall, President. They erected this building. Samuel Brockbank had charge of getting logs and construction. John F. Gay, carpenter, Nicholas Smith, timekeeper. 45 or 46 shares at $15,00 each were subscribed; a stove, teacher’s desk and blackboard purchased. Cost $675.00. School opened February 3, 1873, William Beesley instructor. Each student bought a desk. Building used for meetings, schools, socials and library. Moved to Park February 22, 1932.

Daughters of Utah Pioneers historic marker #192, located at 160 West 300 North in Spanish Fork, Utah

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Settlement of Meadow

29 Thursday May 2014

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DUP, historic, Meadow, Millard County, utah

The first settlers, James and Janet Duncan with four other families came in 1857, lived in dugouts on the ridge one mile west. In 1859 a culinary water problem caused them to move east where ten families began the settlement of Meadow, so named for its productive meadowland. In 1863 Wm. Henry Stott was appointed presiding elder of the branch. The ward was organized 1877 with Hyrum B. Bennett, Bishop. This Church, built in 1884, also served for school and public gatherings, as did the first log schoolhouse of Meadow.

Little Rock School House

29 Thursday May 2014

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DUP, Fillmore, historic, Millard County, utah

picture01oct07-063 Fillmore was settled in 1851. Before the close of the first year the Pioneers had erected a log school room inside the fort. It had split logs for seats, a dirt roof and floor. In 1854 an adobe church was built which also served as school. In 1867 three small school buildings were erected. This is one of them. It was the first building financed by the taxpayers. Contractors, Dellie Webb & Ova Peterson, Builders: Horace & James Owens, Nat Baldwin, Lewis Tarbuck, John Ashman, James & Ralph Rowley, Hans & Christian Hanson, & John Powell.

This is Daughters of Utah Pioneers historic marker #190 located at 95 South 100 West in Fillmore, Utah

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Morgan Pioneer Memorial Building

29 Thursday May 2014

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DUP, historic, Morgan, Morgan County, utah

In Pioneer days the block on which this building stands was used for all community out-door gatherings. On the northwest corner the first schoolhouse in South Morgan was built, when, in 1866, the people taxed themselves to erect the building. In 1885, on the south half of the block, the first City and County Court House was finished. It was used for dances, entertainments, home of Weber College, as well as City & County Building. This building was completed March 12, 1950 and was dediated (sic) April 26, 1953.

Pioneer Women

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DUP, Franklin County, historic, Historic Markers, Idaho, National Historic Landmarks, Preston

Attacks by the Indians on the peaceful inhabitants in this vicinity led to the final battle here January 29th, 1863. The conflict occurred in deep snow and bitter cold, scores of wounded and frozen soldiers were taken from the battlefield to the Latter-Day Saint community of Franklin. Here pioneer women trained through trails and necessity of frontier living accepted the responsibility of caring for the wounded until they could be removed to Camp Douglas, Utah. Two Indian women and three children, found alive after the encounter were given homes in Franklin.

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