Hansen Cooperative Dairy - 334
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member lazyCachers
N 41° 47.677 W 112° 02.349
12T E 413663 N 4627495
Quick Description: Located on Hwy 30 in Beaver Dam, Utah.
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 6/4/2008 1:56:49 PM
Waymark Code: WM3Y75
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member PeanutsParents
Views: 23

Long Description:
This marker was erected in 1967.
Marker Name: Hansen Cooperative Dairy

Marker Number: 334

Marker Text:
The Box Elder Cooperative Association was established in 1867-68 by Lorenzo Snow, under direction of Brigham Young. In 1871 a dairy, said to be the first in Utah, was built south of Beaver Dam, near a cold water spring. Christian Hansen, operator. From 600 cows, some butter and 50,000 pounds of cheese was produced yearly. The co-op closed in 1878 and Mr. Hansen purchased the dairy. His son, Willard, bought and operated it until 1893.


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