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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BH9_taysom-cabin_Meadow-UT.html
Charles Taysom built this cabin at this location in 1866. · Restored by the descendants of Charles & Mariah Taysom. · Dedicated in memory of their pioneer sacrifices and endurance, 2002.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BH8_edward-partridge-jr-house_Fillmore-UT.html
This sandstone house was built by a local contractor for Edward Partridge, Jr., in 1871. Partridge moved to Utah with his mother and other family members in 1848. His father, who died in 1840, was the first bishop of the LDS Church. Edward was ext…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BH7_fillmore-pioneer-fort_Fillmore-UT.html
This marks the Southwest corner of the Fort, built in October and November 1851 as protection from Indians, by first 17 families under direction of Anson Call, Jesse W. Fox, surveyor. About 2 city blocks in size, the front wall 8 to 10 feet high w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BH5_little-rock-schoolhouse_Fillmore-UT.html
Fillmore was settled in 1851. Before the close of the first year the Pioneers had erected a log school room inside the fort. It had split logs for seats, a dirt roof and floor. In 1854 an adobe church was built which also served as school. In 1867…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BH4_fillmores-adobe-church_Fillmore-UT.html
These stones, quarried in Chalk Creek and hauled by oxen in 1854, were used in the foundation of the two-storied 30 x 40 adobe church building located in the Pioneer Fort one half block east of Main Street. Remodeled into one 30 x 60 hall with ova…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BH3_dominguez-escalante-trail_Fillmore-UT.html
The written history of the Intermountain Region begins in 1776 with the remarkably accurate diary of Father Escalante, a Spanish Franciscan priest. He and Father Dominguez, together with eight companions, were the first white men known to have bee…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BH2_capitol_Fillmore-UT.html
In 1849, after a peace treaty was signed between Mexico and the United States, Congress was petitioned to admit the State of Desert to the Union. However, this petition was denied and the Organic Act of September 9, 1850, created the Utah Territor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BH1_heritage-bell_Holden-UT.html
Bell was originally mounted in the steeple of Holden Ward Chapel dedicated in 1883. The bell was rung 30 minutes before Church services were to begin, also rung on special occasions.Present bell tower erected as a reminder to present and future ge…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BGZ_cedar-springs-fort_Holden-UT.html
Erected 1855-56, was 150 feet long north and south by 75 feet wide. Facing each other and standing 30 feet apart were two rows of adobe houses. The gateways were in the north and south walls.Richard Johnson and William Stevens, Sr. and families we…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BGY_holden_Holden-UT.html
Established by Mormon Pioneers in 1855, as Fort Cedar Springs. Church President Brigham Young gave permit for the families of William Stevens Sr. and Richard Johnson to start a settlement near these grassy, spring-fed cedar hills. Joined that fall…