Birth of Hurricane
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 37° 10.774 W 113° 16.959
12S E 297362 N 4117232
This plaque marks the completion of the Hurricane Canal and the birth of economic growth in the area.
Waymark Code: WMB6K8
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 04/11/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member hobbycachegirl
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Birth of Hurricane
1893 - 1904

This monument is near the spot where a celebration took place on August 06, 1904. After nearly eleven years of arduous work on the canal, water was ready for diversion onto the land.

"Five or six wagon loads of people came from the little towns nearby, the crowd was solemn but happy."

They let out a big shout as the water gushed down the hill. Names for the new city-to-be were discussed and voted upon.

We thank God for these pioneers of our valley.

For the complete story visit Pioneer Park.

Site No. 15 - - - Hurricane Valley Chapter Sons of the Utah Pioneers - - - Dedicated August 1, 1987

Marker Name: Birth of Hurricane

Marker Type: Roadside

County: Washington

City: Hurricane

Group Responsible for Placement: Hurricane Valley Chapter, Sons of the Utah Pioneers

Date Dedicated: August 1, 1987

Marker Number: 154

Addtional Information: Not listed

Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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