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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FII_henry-w-lunt_Paragonah-UT.html
This Park is dedicated to the memory of Henry W. Lunt, Jan. 25 1863-Dec. 26, 1926, in recognition of his contribution to the scenic, economic and spiritual development of Southern Utah. Mr. Lunt served as Vice Chairman of the State Road Commission…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14HZ_the-tithing-lot-and-relief-society-hall_Paragonah-UT.html
Tithing Lot - Pioneer William Robb Jr. built a rock house, consisting of two rooms with a cellar, diagonally across the street from this location. It was later sold to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and became a Tithing Office abo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14HX_paragonah-town-square_Paragonah-UT.html
This area, a part of the Great Basin, has evolved from the time of Lake Bonneville. It has known Anasazi Indian civilizations as evidenced by nearby ruins. It has seen the Dominguez-Escalante expedition of 1776 which passed west of this valley. It…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14HU_paragonah-fort_Paragonah-UT.html
Paragonah was founded in 1852. Indian trouble caused abandonment a year later until 1855 when the pioneer fort was built. The site was selected and dedicated by President Brigham Young.The fort was 105 feet square with walls 3 feet thick at the ba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14HO_john-c-freemont-memorial_Paragonah-UT.html
Seeking a suitable railroad route through the central Rockies, John C. Freemont and Company reached Parowan February 6, 1854. These are Freemont's own words, "We were all so feeble we could barely drag ourselves down the trail, but the Mormons too…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14HI_jesse-n-smith-home_Paragonah-UT.html
Built by:Jesse N. Smith, 1856-57Registered by:Jesse N. Smith Family, 2/3/71Construction notes:Original portion made ofadobe brick.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14HH_jesse-n-smith-home_Paragonah-UT.html
Dedicated to the memory ofMary Aikens Smithand her sonsJesse Nathaniel and Silas Sanfordand to the memory ofAll the pioneer settlerswho founded Parowan in 1851Constructed 1856-58 by Jesse N. SmithRestored 1967 by Jesse N. Smith Family Assn.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14GT_public-works_Paragonah-UT.html
At Parowan, a pioneer industrial center was settled in 1851. Water for manufacturing and industry was carried by wooden flume from the canyon to the fort. Along this water line industries were established known as the Public Works. Among these wer…