Thomas & Sarah Denton Moulton Home
1865
Thomas and Sarah Denton Moulton, emigrants from Liverpool, England, embodied the pioneer spirit, building a legacy of faith, resilience, and community in Heber Valley. They set out on a journey to Zion with their seven children, joined by an infant son, Charles Alma, born on the ship. As members of the James G. Willie Handcart Company, the Moultons faced immense challenges, traveling with one covered and one open handcart. Thomas was assigned as the camp butcher, a critical role that supported the company during their arduous trek. In 1860, Thomas and Sarah arrived in Heber Valley to begin spring plowing, laying the groundwork for their future in the area. Their first home was a modest two- room log house with a roof made of split cottonwood, straw, and dirt. When the rains came and the roof began to leak, they resourcefully thatched it with thick layers of straw. By 1865, the Moultons had constructed a more permanent red sandstone home, located just south of their original log home in the Heber Fort. The Moulton family became stalwarts of Heber Valley, with their children carrying on their legacy of faith, hard work, and dedication to God.
Part of the Historic Home Tour and located at 190 West 200 North in Heber City, Utah
