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Settlement of Blanding

03 Tuesday Jun 2014

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A canal was surveyed from Johnson Creek on Blue Mountain to White Mesa; in 1902-3 lots were staked for homes. Two years later Albert R. Lyman and family pitched first tent and settled one block west of this site. In 1907 a tent school was established. Population increased by families from Bluff and refugees from Mexico. Called “Grayson” Postal Service changed the name to “Blanding” in 1915. Last Indian uprising of frontier west occurred here in 1923. Death of Ute Chief “Old Posey” ended the trouble. This bell rang for church, school, fires, and other occasions.

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This is located at the Blanding Ward Chapel at 260 South Main Street in Blanding, Utah

Pioneer Schoolhouse & Chapel

03 Tuesday Jun 2014

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Approximately one mile west Pioneer John M. Horner built the first American schoolhouse non catholic chapel in Centerville, Alameda County, 1850. Said to be the first Latter Day Saint chapel in California. A small structure with three windows in the side and a door in front. Later it was moved to Irvington. Harvey Gree was the first teacher. Horner operated the first stage line and steamboat in the county and built the first road, bridge and fences. His son William was the first white American born in the county, 1847. Other passengers from the ship Brooklyn settled here.

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Pioneer Cemetery

03 Tuesday Jun 2014

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One and one-half miles northwest is Mound City Cemetery, the first burial place of this community, used from 1859 until 1869. The following people were buried there: Robert & Margaret Wright; Dr. John Gerber & Sarah Gerber, Julia Gerber Jacobs & baby; John Gerd Mohlman & infant son, John Mohlman, Jr.; Orson, son of John and Clara VanWagoner, Sr.; infant son of Mr. & Mrs. John Huber Sr.; baby of Moroni and Malissa Blood; Roswell Blood, Sr.; Mary Jane Marsh; baby of James & Malissa Wilson; Anna & Elizabeth, twin daughters of Conrad & Elizabeth Abegglen; child of Ellen G. Thornton; children of Mr. & Mrs. Ulrich Abegglen, and Lon Swazy.

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Outbreak of Black Hawk War

03 Tuesday Jun 2014

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During the winter of 1864 a small band of Indians near Gunnison contracted smallpox and blamed the settlers. In April 1865 the Utes and Whites met at Manti to solve the difficulties but failed. Elijah B. Ward and James P. Anderson were killed by Indians in this canyon while hunting for lost cattle. A pursuing party under Col. Allred outnumbered by the Utes was driven back. Next day the Indians raided Salina and took most of the cattle. Settlers were driven out. War fare under Chief Black Hawk continued spreading over Southern Utah, until 1871, when peace was restored and the settlers returned to Salina.

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Settlement of Clearfield

03 Tuesday Jun 2014

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Clearfield was first known as Sand Ridge where dry farming began in 1869. First settlers, Richard and Emily Hamblin built a small dugout with dirt floor and thatched roof of sagebrush and dirt in 1877. Drinking water was hauled from Layton. After several attempts Mr. Hamblin sank a well which struck water. With the building of the Davis and Weber County Canal and the completion of East Canyon Dam, water was available and crops could be grown in the sandy soil. The town prospered. The name Sand Ridge was changed when the community became a school district.

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Pioneer Ferry and Bridge

03 Tuesday Jun 2014

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Concrete shaft located one-half mile west on Bear River marks the site of the Nathan Williams Packer toll Ferry and Bridge, one of the first on the river. The Ferry operated with rope and carried equivalent of one team and wagon. In 1869 a bridge was built for use of mail and stage coaches en route to Montana mines, but was washed out. Rebuilt of cribs and log pilling. Again destroyed by high waters. Across the river is the site of Bridge Port, an overland station consisting of dugouts and log cabins.

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North Ogden

03 Tuesday Jun 2014

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During the Indian uprisings in 1853 Brigham Young instructed the settlers to build a fort wall around ten blocks including this block upon which Thomas Dunn, the first Presiding Elder, had erected a six room adobe home in 1851. In 1854 a band of Indians staged a war dance around the house. They were finally pacified and peace restored. The fort wall was never completed as work was abandoned when Indian trouble subsided. After 1952 the city used the home for offices and council meetings.

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Corinne Opera House

03 Tuesday Jun 2014

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On this site the Corinne Opera House, for many years the largest recreation center in Utah outside of Salt Lake City was erected in 1870. Built of red pine lumber with square nails. The leading stock companies, California bound on the new railroad, stopped over and played to capacity houses. Among the players were Tom Thumb and Corinne Lavaunt. Maude Adams also played here. The building served as church, dance hall, public auditorium, first non-sectarian school in Utah, and picture shows. Was in constant use until 1952 when it was razed.

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Given Family Massacre

02 Monday Jun 2014

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In the spring of 1865 John Given with his wife Eliza and their four children, John Jr., Mary, Anna, and Martha settled in the meadow land about 110 feet west of here. They built a cabin and willow shanty. Charles Brown and Charles W. Leah were helping them plow and plant crops. Early in the morning of May 26th they were attacked by a band of Indians. Brown and Leah escaped and ran six miles for help, which came too late. The entire Given family was massacred and their cattle and household furnishings taken. The murdered people were buried in Fairview.

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Pioneer Cemetery

02 Monday Jun 2014

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One half mile east and one-fourth mile northeast from this spot is a pioneer cemetery, given to Center Creek LDS Ward by William Blake, an early settler. It was used for several years for burials of Center and Lake Creek pioneers. Among those buried are the following: Luttie Cluff, Eliza Foster Cluff, Hammond Cluff, William Cole, Rebecca R. Cole, Samuel McRae Rooker, Emily W. Rooker, Jens N. Miller and Anna M. Miller. In 1877 the LDS Center Ward was organized with Benjamin Cluff as Bishop. He was succeeded by William Blake.

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