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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR4Q_wheeling-through-the-years_Bryce-UT.html
Before Bryce Canyon was a national park, the Union Pacific Railroad conceived the "Grand Circle" of parks; an area that encompassed Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. In order for the "Circle" to …
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In 1924, when the park was first established, visitors for that year totaled 17,213. A remote locale, poor access, limited on-site accommodations, and few car owners allowed only the elite and the adventurous to come to Bryce Canyon. Twenty years …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR4H_stephen-tyng-mather_Bryce-UT.html
He laid the foundation of the National Park Service, defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved unimpaired for future generations. There will never come an end to the good that he has done.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR47_butch-cassidy_Panguitch-UT.html
Outlaw or Hero?"My father, he carried the mail, and he always stopped and had dinner at a certain place [in Red Canyon]. While he was having dinner, old Butch Cassidy came to his camp. He told about these fellows following him. He got up on this l…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR44_red-canyon-tunnels_Panguitch-UT.html
A New Park's Magical Opening"One little fairy hopped upon the running board and asked Governor Dern if he believed in fairies. 'Yes,' he said. 'Then,' said she, 'enter into Fairyland." - From Golden Nuggets of Pioneer Days, Daughters of Utah Pione…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR3H_podunk-guard-station_Panguitch-UT.html
Podunk received its name from a Paiute Indian named Po Dunk, who had become lost in the heavily timbered area near the East Fork of the Sevier River. The area was named after him, and the guard station named after the area in which it was built an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHYZ_the-panguitch-quilt-walk_Panguitch-UT.html
The first group of pioneers came to Panguitch on March 16, 1864, from Parowan under the leadership of Jens Nielson. They followed the route over the rugged Bear Valley, a part of the Spanish Trail. Crops were planted, but the season was short and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHYV_panguitch-stake-tabernacle_Panguitch-UT.html
Panguitch stake of the L.D.S. Church was organized in 1877 with James Henrie as president. In March 1880, plans were made for a stake house with George Dodds, architect, and M.M. Steel, Sr., chairman of the building. The following men were promine…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHYB_panguitch-fort_Panguitch-UT.html
In March, 1864, about fifty pioneers under the leadership of Jens Nielson settled Panguitch. They built a fort of logs, enclosing their homes and a building used for church, school and recreation. The town was abandoned in 1867, because of Indian …
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