History of the telegraph in utah utah genealogy trails. Mormon pioneers coming to the beehive state in 1847, setting up their polygamist kingdom, and then fighting against the u. Some content on this page was disabled on march 7, 2019 as a result of a dmca takedown notice from gibbs m. Visitors will want to spend at least a few days exploring this spectacular part of utah. By 1920, graftons population had been reduced to just three families and the local mormon church was discontinued the following year. Fellow in american history at yale universitys beinecke library. From prehistory to present, may explains utah as it is today and its promise for the future. A history of emery county, utah centennial county history.
Grafton utah is located along the virgin river just off the zion park scenic byway. Exploring the grafton ghost town in zion national park, utah. The bicycle scene from butch cassidy and the sundance kid was filmed here in the late 1960s. Not only has part of it been restored, but it has an interesting film history, as well. I have referenced them all in compiling the histories you are reading on these pages. This list will be added to on a regular basis as new profiles are added.
Division of state history, series 27265, contains manuscripts submitted to the utah historical quarterly that were not published. I think someone lit the rebuilt set on fire about 45 years ago. Nearly 20,000 people call it home beneath the 11,928 foot high. Even when the rebuilt set was there,to replace the first one damaged, it was nothing to write home about.
About a dozen utahns founded the utah state historical society in 1897 at the templeton hotel in salt lake city. A biographical, historical, and genealogical record of the william hubbard winterton family who emigrated in 1863 from the textile factories of nottingham, england, to the farmlands of charleston, wasatch county, utah, u. Custody history this series was transferred to the state archives from the historical society in august, 2009. County commission, series 83329, contains minute books that record the actions of the county commission, the governing body of the county. Here is a list of books, magazines, periodicals, and other publications related to or talking about utahs mining history. The first use of the telegraph was courteously tendered by the promoters to resident brigham young who accepted the invitation and forwarded, to. The mystery of utah history thursday, june 25, 2015.
The area is very pretty, but if the road is wet, you will never get in there. About wasatch county, utah, naturalization record books, 18961906 this database is an index to the naturalization record books from wasatch county, utah between 1896 and 1906. Mormons, miners, padres, mountain men, and the openi. Here you will find assignments assigned in class, lecture notes given and any other odds and ends i used during class.
As darkness falls upon us the haunted ghost tour beginson foot, we. A peoples history provides a sweeping view of the states past. Here is a list of books, magazines, periodicals, and other publications related to or talking about utah s mining history. With cooperation from former grafton residents, the utah state historical society, the blm. An alcove, all thats left of devils gate today in weber canyon, photo by whitney arave. Unlike posts, which are displayed on your blogs front page in the order theyre published, pages are better suited for more timeless content that you want to be easily accessible, like your about or contact information. Named after one of the mormon settlers, it was situated a mile below the current town.
Including the genealogies of seventynine of the older families, part 1. Grafton was a mormon settlement for a few years until the residents left for another area due to. The payson tabernacle of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints was dedicated by wilford woodruff in 1872. Prospecting books mining books 8 navigation, first aid and knots. Building historically books 2 mining history books 10 native american books 11 wild west books 10 roadside history books 8 utah history books 29 opening the west books 16 astronomy and weather. The official journal of the brigham young pioneer company is made available for the first time in this book. Nov 27, 2012 ghost towns is a dying part of history so it was cool to stop and see 150 year old history. But there are other stories about utah involving different religions, ethnic groups, business leaders, athletes and artists. The outline for this book is based on the utah state social studies core curriculum and teaches history, geography, economics, political science, sociology, psychology, and anthropology. Settled by mormons in 1859, this abandoned frontier town appears in several films including butch cassidy and the sundance kid. The city of payson, utah, is nestled among the foothills of the wasatch range in the majestic rocky mountains. Wasatch county, utah, naturalization record books, 18961906.
In the palm of time, a history of emery county, and several more. Jan 19, 2017 utah has dozens of ghost towns, but one is particularly special. Clark companys documentary history series, kingdom in the west. Recognizing the importance of utah s counties, the utah state legislature established in 199 1 a centennial history project to write and publish county histories as part of utah s statehood centennial commemoration. Established by mormon pioneers, many of its buildings still stand and it is one of the most photographed ghost towns in the american west after brigham young and his group of emigrant pioneers settled in the valley of the great salt lake in 1847, the mormon president determined that church members. Rare books the rare books department holds more than 80,000 books, maps, ephemera, and realia documenting the record of human communication from clay tablet to artists book. Karen platt, grafton,ghost town on the rio virgin, 1998. Utonian yearbooks university of utah marriott library. Old grafton history of grafton, utah 1861 1921 by james t. Though your streets are now deserted, your history is still far from dead. These records are housed in the utah state archives permanent storage room. The town of grafton was established as a cotton mission.
Though others mightnt know the spirits here, i have trodden down histories way. Old grafton, history of grafton, utah washington county historical. History belongs to the people, dean may reminds us, and must ultimately be accessible all. Andrew karl larson writes in his book, i was called to. Reva zilpha beck bosone bosone, reva zilpha beck, a representative from utah. The indomitable spirits who opened mines, laid rails, broke ground, and sowed the seeds for the camps and towns throughout the state of utah have left a remarkable legacy chronicled in historical guide to utah ghost towns. The utah centennial county history book series by multiple authors includes books a history of weber county, a history of san juan county.
Pratt, the greatgreatgrandfather of presidential candidate mitt romney, led the first mormons into southwestern utah, describing it as a countryturned inside out, upside down, by terrible convulsions in some former age. These books contain records, such as petitions for naturalization and certificates of citizenship, which are created during the final stages of the naturalization process. Grafton ghost town abandoned in the 1940s, but still in remarkable shape. Vivid descriptions of over 150 sites are accompanied by 194 photographs, 26 maps, and stephen carrs detailed classification for each town. Grafton is said to be the most photographed ghost town in the west, and its certainly picturesque. Willard marriott library 295 south 1500 east, suite 5400 salt lake city, utah 84112. Nov 12, 20 while utah s proud mormon legacy is well documented, there are lesserknown stories that contribute to the states fascinating history. Inquiry into current events will help students make connections between the past and the present. Grafton, in rockville, utah grafton heritage partnership. Utah has dozens of ghost towns, but one is particularly special. Sep 27, 2010 george maxwell was wounded several times while fighting in many of the most famous battles in american history, resulting in having one leg amputated and one arm rendered useless. Inventory of published utah historical quarterly manuscripts.
History of grafton, worcester county, massachusetts books. Jun 25, 2015 2,000 feet above the city of ogden and 6,500 feet above sea level up amongst the pines and loveliest of mountain breezes, so cool and refreshing, having just partaken of a good wholesome dinner, i am now sitting in one of the twoseated conveyances that brought four of us up a rocky serpentine road 2,000 feet and seven miles from the city, mrs. While utahs proud mormon legacy is well documented, there are lesserknown stories that contribute to the states fascinating history. There were quite a few young children in the cemetery, plural women burried next to their husband, and it appears this place was settled by mormons and polygamists back in the daywhich utah history is based on polygamy and mormons. Eastern utah telegraph partial serial archives filed under. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. See the complete utah centennial county history series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The book places the states historical events in the context of our nations history. History of grafton, worcester county, massachusetts. Greer chesher author and writer, rockville, utah, creator of grafton s brochure lyman d. Ghost towns is a dying part of history so it was cool to stop and see 150 year old history. First settled in 1859, grafton inspires visitors today with its historic homes, its green pastures and orchards, as well as its stunning scenic beauty on the banks of the virgin river. George maxwell was wounded several times while fighting in many of the most famous battles in american history, resulting in having one leg amputated and one arm rendered useless. Take this southern utah ghost town road trip to see some of the remnants of utahs wild west history.
Grafton, utah is a ghost town situated along the virgin river, just south of zion national park. Nov 10, 20 theres a misconception outside of utah, and okay, even inside utah, that all of utah s history is about the mormons. Complete history of utah in encyclopedia form consisting of 575 articles and over 200 historic photographs. History of utah, 15401886 kindle edition by bancroft, hubert howe. Theres a misconception outside of utah, and okay, even inside utah, that all of utahs history is about the mormons. Southern utah bryce canyon country is home to several scenically diverse statenational parks. Originally published by the university of utah press. Hidden history of utah by eileen hallet stone, history. Most utah history books concentrate on mormon stories, rooted in the role of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in settling the state. Utonian yearbooks university of utah marriott library j.
Kbec from the kanab ta meetup has pictures of the johnson canyon set. Bagley has been a wallace stegner centennial fellow at the university of utah and the archibald hanna, jr. The division of state history was given the assign ment to administer the project. The arrival of latterday saints in the valley of the great salt lake is one of the major events in the history of the lds church and the west. Grafton is a ghost town, just south of zion national park in washington county, utah, united. A history of emery county, utah centennial county history series. Multipurpose landing page template all in one bundle template for local business, contact form, lead ge neration, email subscription, phone call to action. New mormon history books books salt lake city salt.
After four years of service, he ended up in utah as a u. Request a few more visitor guides, or complete the form below to receive your guides by mail. The latterday saints first settled in payson in 1850. The bugaboo of devils gate in lower weber canyon plagued travelers for. Grafton utah 2020 all you need to know before you go with.
Grafton, utah virgin river ghost town legends of america. Historic tales of utah by eileen hallet stone, paperback. By actively collecting and digitizing material of historical and aesthetic importance,the rare books department preserves a heritage of thought, artistic endeavor, and. However, it is worth the trip out if you have the time as it is a step back in time. Rare books marriott library the university of utah. The commission known during the territorial period as the county court was authorized to manage all county business and property. Navigation books 8 first aid books 11 knots books 8 history. Off the beaten path, good history, interesting cemetery. New mormon history books books salt lake city weekly. Grafton is a ghost town, just south of zion national park in washington county, utah, united states. Inventory of county record book from millard county utah. Brigham young called missionaries to southern utah to grow cotton after the civil war.
Said to be the most photographed ghost town in the west, it has been featured as a location in several films, including 1929s in old arizonathe first talkie filmed outdoorsand the classic butch cassidy and the sundance kid. In 1873 a high school was established in payson, the first such institution in utah south of salt lake city. Grafton utah 2020 all you need to know before you go. History of the grafton family rutha grafton draper on. Oct 14, 2018 grafton ghost town is just a few miles from zion and springdale which makes it a perfect excursion. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading history of utah, 15401886. But it was washed away by floods in january of 1862.
From its early settlement by the indians in 1647 to the present time, 1879. When the devil was finally conquered in weber canyon. Join public historian, author and history columnist eileen hallet stone for a look into the states forgotten past as she presents a revelatory collection of tales culled from her popular salt lake tribune. Jones old grafton old grafton, they call you a ghost town, and quite truly it might be said. The saints, also known as mormons, arrived in the utah territory after fleeing. Photographing old movie set locations kanab forum tripadvisor. Grafton ghost town is just a few miles from zion and springdale which makes it a perfect excursion. Recognizing the importance of utahs counties, the utah state legislature established in 199 1 a centennial history project to write and publish county histories as part of utahs statehood centennial commemoration. Students will study history, government, economics, culture, and geography to build their understanding of utahs past and present, as well as make inferences about utahs future. The utah journey is a brandnew 7th grade utah studies textbook. Ask anyone who lives in zion canyon, what grafton means to them, and you will get a flow of inspiring and heartfelt answers.
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