Marysvale
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JacobBarlow
N 38° 26.999 W 112° 13.819
12S E 392642 N 4256460
In 1864 several families of Latter-day Saints settled in this valley but were forced to evacuate because of Indian troubles. Here in 1868 miners discovered precious metal and took possession of the area...
Waymark Code: WM247T
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2007
Views: 15
In 1864 several families of Latter-day Saints settled in this valley but were forced to evacuate because of Indian troubles. Here in 1868 miners discovered precious metal and took possession of the area. April 15, 1883, a branch of the L.D.S. Church was organized, Hugh D. Lisonbee, presiding elder, succeeded by Jared Taylor. When the ward was organized in 1895, Charles C. Pinny was chosen the first bishop. A one-room school house was erected and used for all public meetings.
Marker Name: Marysvale
Marker Type: City
Addtional Information:
Location:
60 N Main Street
MARYSVALE
PIUTE County
Hwy. 89
County: Piute
City: Marysvale
Group Responsible for Placement: DUP
Date Dedicated: 1966
Marker Number: 320
Web link(s) for additional information:
http://history.utah.gov/apps/markers/detailed_results.php?markerid=1204
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