Pioneer Cabin

04 Wednesday Jun 2014

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Bannock County, Downey, DUP, historic, Idaho

This cabin, one of the first built on the Nine Mile Creek in Marsh Valley, was erected by William Jackson and Cyrus Coffin before 1866. Later it was purchased by Abigail Coffin, who with her sons, Nathan, Cyrus, and William were
among the first settlers. Others followed. They took up land and built homes, using the cabin for the first school and store. A branch of the L.D.S. Church was created and in 1891 Cambridge Ward, about 2 1/2 miles north of Downey
was organized with William A. Coffin Bishop.

Frisco

04 Wednesday Jun 2014

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Beaver County, DUP, Frisco, historic, utah

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Frisco,

A typical mining town at the foot of the San Francisco mountains was fed by the fabulously rich Horn Silver Mine. By 1885 over $60,000,000 in zinc, copper, lead, silver and gold were hauled away by mule train and the Utah Central Railroad. Water was shipped in as well as all supplies. Then the mine caved in and people moved away, leaving only a few families of the 4,000 population to maintain their homes, stores, school and church. By the 1920’s only memories and the shifting sand were left.

Lone Cedar Tree

04 Wednesday Jun 2014

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DUP, historic, Historic Markers, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, utah

Plaque A: LONE CEDAR TREE Although willows grew along the banks of the streams a Lone Cedar Tree near this spot became Utah’s first famous landmark. Someone in a moment of thoughtlessness cut it down, leaving only the stump which is a part of this monument. “In the glory of my prime I was the pioneer’s friend.” Central Co.

Plaque B: THE CEDAR TREE SHRINE Erected July 24, 1933 by Daughters of Salt Lake County The street to the north was originally Emigration Road- the only approach from the east. Over this road the pioneers of 1847 and subsequent years entered the valley of the Great Salt Sea. They found growing near this site a lone cedar and paused beneath its shade. Songs were sung and prayers of gratitude offered by those early pilgrims. Later the cedar tree became a meeting place for the loggers going to the canyons. Children played beneath its branches. Lovers made it a trysting place. Because of its friendly influence on the lives of these early men and women we dedicate this site to their memory.

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Below: a 1940 photo I saw shared on facebook and photos I took in 2007 and 2019 to show changes in the area.

Photos from 2021:

Pony Express Station

04 Wednesday Jun 2014

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DUP, historic, Murray, Salt Lake County, utah

The Pony Express Epoch began simultaneously April 3, 1860 with riders starting at St. Joseph, Missouri, and San Francisco, California. It was a 1,966 mile journey and reduced the time of transmitting news across the country from approximately 21 to 10 days. Nearly one hundred stations were established. This spot marks the first station south of Salt Lake City. It was a small adobe building known as Travelers’ Rest. Here riders exchanged horses and received needed repairs, food, or lodging. With the inception of telegraph the Pony Express was abolished in October, 1861.

Our D.U.P. Pony Express Monument originally stood at 6460 South State Street where it was demolished in a car accident. Plans for the building of an interstate highway at that location made it necessary to erect a new monument here.

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First Public Building

04 Wednesday Jun 2014

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DUP, Elmo, Emery County, historic, utah

In 1908 the townsite of Elmo was laid out. Each summer a bowery was erected east of this site where social events were held. In 1911 a group of men purchased the Cleveland schoolhouse, dragged it with teams and logs to the bowery lot. It was rebuilt and used for school, church and other gatherings. George H. Oviatt was named first L.D.S. Bishop June 10, 1913. In 1926 the original owners presented the building to the church. It was razed in 1957.

The Grist Mill

04 Wednesday Jun 2014

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Beaver County, DUP, historic, Minersville, utah

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Minersville was settled in 1859 for the purpose of opening lead mines. Nelson S. Hollingshead built a grist mill on this site in 1871. It was operated by water diverted from the Minersville canal, through an eighteen inch water wheel. Corn and wheat were ground to supply the needs of the community. Salt brought from Parowan Lake also was ground. Abraham and Stephen Hollingshead, Charlie Burke and a Mr. Musser worked in the mill. It was abandoned in 1895.

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Indian Peace Treaty

04 Wednesday Jun 2014

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Burrville, DUP, historic, Koosharem, Sevier County, utah

INDIAN PEACE TREATY

June 15, 1873 Brigham Young called Albert K. Thurber and George W. Bean, Indian Interpreters, Wm. B. Pace, William Jex, and others to explore grass valley for settlement and make peace with the indians. Chief Tabioonah accompanied the party and acted as guide and peacemaker. They camped near Fish Lake June 22nd where they explained their mission to a group of Indian Braves led by Chief Pah-Ga-Ne-Ap. The Indians from the surrounding territory pledged peace with a handshake. This pledge was never broken.

This historic marker is #254 in a series by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, see others on this page.

The Old Fort

04 Wednesday Jun 2014

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DUP, Heber City, historic, utah, Wasatch County

Plaque A: (Middle plaque) THE OLD FORT

In 1858 a group of men came from Provo, surveyed the valley into 20 acre plots and selected the townsite 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 from this site. Homes built of cottonwood logs and joined together formed the outside walls of the fort. A schoolhouse 20 by 40 feet was built within the fort with two fireplaces and a stage. The building also served for church and socials. In 1860 the fort was enlarged to house forty-four families.

Plaque B: (On left) Elizabeth Carlile Jean Clotworth George Carlile John Crook John Carlile William Davidson James Carlile James Davis C. N. Carroll Richard Jones

Plaque C: (On right) John Jordan Alex Sessions John Lee Bradford Sessions James Laird John Sessions Hyrum Oaks Charles Thomas Thomas Rasband Elisha Thomas

Heber City, Utah
Heber Fort

Stage Coach Station

03 Tuesday Jun 2014

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Davis County, DUP, historic, Layton, utah

On this spot stood the Layton Stage Coach Station on the Utah, Idaho, Montana (Virginia City) trail. It was established in 1857 by Ben Holladay, and carried mail and passengers between Salt Lake and points north and west. Isaac Brown was the keeper. Later it was operated by Wells Fargo Co. The Prairie House nearby was built by Christopher Layton in 1857 to accommodate stage coach passengers. When the railroad was built the stage coach line was discontinued. The station closed in 1870.

Located at the American Legion Post #87 at 128 South Main Street in Layton, Utah

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First Tabernacle

03 Tuesday Jun 2014

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DUP, historic, Provo, utah, utah county

In 1856 this ground was dedicated as a site for Utah Stake Tabernacle. Construction commenced in 1863. The edifice was three stories high, 81 feet long, 47 feet wide, belfry 80 feet. Built of adobe with rock foundation 7 feet at base, 4 feet at top. A bell in the belfry called the people to church, sounded alarms, and curfew for many years. The building was dedicated by President John Taylor September 1867. It served Utah Stake until 1883 when a new Tabernacle was erected. Thereafter is was used for special occasions until 1919 when it was razed.

When I originally documented this monument is was located at the tabernacle site, N 40.23358 W 111.65968 on Center Street in Provo. In 2015 it was moved to the Provo D.U.P. Museum on 500 West in Provo, I took these photos in 2016: