Site of Two Alpine Churches – D.U.P. Marker # 429

Alpine’s first settlers arrived in September 1850. By 1869, with a population of 208, it became necessary to erect a large, rock church on this site. It had a round, stained-glass window and a two-story vestry. A silver-toned bell was placed in the belfry. It was rung to tell the time of day, and for all occasions such as funerals, meetings, and fires. This building, known as “The Old Rock Church” was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning, October 21, 1928, as the bell tolled for the last time. Construction on this site for the “U-Shaped Brick Church” began in 1929. It was built during the “Great Depression”, with many sacrifices, dedicated by President Heber J. Grant, December 27, 1936, and demolished in 1968. Community activities were centered around these two churches for 96 years.

Located in Legacy Park.

Other markers placed by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers are listed at JacobBarlow.com/dup

Alpine – DUP Marker # 398

This site marks the center of Mountainville, settled 1850 by a few families led by Wm. W. Wordworth. Others came and built a fort wall which gave protection for 15 years. First log meetinghouse was built Dec. 1851. Morris Phelps ran a sawmill. Richard Carlisle opened a store in his home. In Feb. 1852, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints organized a branch, Charles S. Peterson, presiding elder. Mountainville became the City of Alpine in 1855, Isaac Houston first mayor.

This is located just outside the Alpine City Hall.

Other markers placed by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers are listed at JacobBarlow.com/dup