Joseph Allen Taylor (1871-1945) & Chet Taylor (1893-1964)
Innovative Farmers

A special tribute to Joseph Allen Taylor and his son Chet, who were the first to develop the potato cellar in 1909. At this time the Russet Burbank had been introduced to the Taylors. They planted the first 20 acres just to the west. The Russet was highly accepted in the markets, marking it possible for the Taylors to became one of the largest grower/shipper in the state. The potato cellar made marketing possible throughout the Fall to Spring season.

This monument is dedicated to all early pioneers who contributed in making the potato industry the giant we know today.

This monument was erected by the Eagle Rock Chapter of the SUP in October, 2009 and is Sons of Utah Pioneers historic markers #151, located at 1851 East 97th South in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Related:

• S.U.P. Markers

These photos were submitted by Marshall Hurst: