Helper City - Helper, UT
N 39° 41.145 W 110° 51.267
12S E 512480 N 4392890
An E Clampus Vitus Historical Marker in front of Helper City Hall at 73 S Main St provides some history and an explanation as to why it's called "Helper."
Waymark Code: WMV0FD
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 02/02/2017
Views: 1
The marker says:
"Helper City
This valley was originally settled in 1881 by Teancum Pratt. The original Pratt Survey still predominates on maps of this area. He sold land to the Rio Grande Western Railroad for a right of way. By the fall of 1887 the railroad had built 27 frame residences and from this start the town continued to grow. With the completion of the standard gauging of track in 1891, a terminal was established in this area.
It took extra engines to push trains over Soldier Summit, these extra locomotives were called "Helpers" and it was from this source that Helper was named.
With a mixed population of practically every nationality, Helper grew into a booming town. In 1907 Helper Township was incorporated.
Dedicated by
Matt Warner Chapter No. 1900
and
Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850
E Clampus Vitus
July 11, 1987
Remounted and Rededicated
July 8, 1995
Matt Warner Chapter 1900
E Clampus Vitus"
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