Elsinore ~ 160
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 38° 41.178 W 112° 08.892
12S E 400136 N 4282591
Quick Description: This Daughters of Utah Pioneers Historical Marker is mounted on a rock monument at the northeast corner of Center Street and 200 North in Elsinore, Utah.
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 11/14/2012 4:14:09 PM
Waymark Code: WMFPQY
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member JacobBarlow
Views: 7

Long Description:
No 160
Erected 1951
Elsinore

Elsinore, named for a town in Denmark, was settled in 1874-75 by families of James C. Jensen, Charles H. Nielsen, Lars Hansen. Niels Eirckson, Hans Nielsen, William and Vigo Smith; Thomas C. Jensen and sons; (Jens Ivor, Christian J, Niels Peter), Rasmus Raphealsen, Soren C. Petersen, Soren J. Kjeldsen, and Albinus Johnsen. They divided the land, dug a canal, and lived the United Order. In 1876, a rock building 20' x 30' was erected on this site to serve as a school, recreation hall, and church.

Camp Belknap · · · Sevier County

Marker Name: Elsinore

Marker Number: 160

Marker Text:
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