Washington County (Utah)--Industries; Washington (Washington County, Utah)
Cotton mill in Washington, Utah. Built in 1865 to process the cotton raised in this vicinity. Woolen goods were made at the factory, and even the silk industry was attempted. Operated until 1904.
it was located some 500 feet east and 300 feet north of the southeast corner of the present structure, on the south bank of Cove Fort. At that time a cottonwood tree still marked the site and yet exists; together with stubs of cedar posts which...
CHAPTER Six
MOUNTAINS, LAKES AND STREAMS
NATURAL RESOURCES
OUTDOOR RECREATION
The mountains, known as the Tushar Range, east of Beaver City, are full of ideal places for outdoor recreation, fishing, hunting and camping. The fishing up and down...
Early Industries
In common with most Utah towns, under the teachings and practices of Brigham Young, there was a spirit of cooperation. Each community vied with its neighbor in becoming as nearly self-sustaining as the circumstances would permit....
Puffer Lake-Named for or James Puffer, who discovered it in 1865.
Kent's Lake-Named for Kent Farnsworth, who owned land there.
Blue Lake-A small lake at the foot of Mt. Baldy, and always deep blue in color.
Mt. Belnap-Named for a soldier with the...
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT APPOINTED
The Territorial Legislature of 1855 had passed law placing the schools under the direct control of the county court. This court was to appoint "three competent men to determine the qualifications of teacher, an all...
others say it was east. C. T. Stoney was postmaster, 1894-99. He was called on an L. D. S. mission and Robert Stoney filled the vacancy. Ernest Hodges served from 1899 to 1904, in the same location. Other postmasters serving in this building were:...
violin. There were other musical instruments put in the choir later. In 1865, a new church was commenced and as it came near completion Bishop John R. Murdock saw the need of a larger choir, but there was no leader. He went to Salt Lake City, and...
When that bell would ring, one could hear school children begin singing, "There is a boarding house not far away,
Where they serve ham and eggs three times a day. Oh, hear the boarders yell, when they hear that dinner bell, Oh, how good those...
shaw, Charley Booth, Robert Edwards, William Barton, Samuel Maunsey, and Thomas Butler. There were probably others, but at this time their names can not be recalled to mind. BUILD BRICK AND ADOBE HOUSES All in all the group, together with those...
David Miller, July 26, 1880-1886. William Edwards, June 23, 1886-1887. Post office discontinued. Re-established April 24, 1888, with William Edwards again acting. Jess Barton, October 19, 1920. Following Mr. Barton were: Mrs. Hazle Barton,...
water from Devil's Creek, thus making it possible to operate the year 'round. This mill was a great help to the people of the neighborhood and vicinity. People came from as far away as St. George with their grists to have them ground. This mill was...
CHAPTER TWELVE HISTORICAL BUILDINGS OF BEAVER LAND MARKS Old landmarks of our community, like our old inhabitants, are fast disappearing. Old landmarks, for the pur-pose of this article, include public buildings and sites once of prominence and...
In 1865, the Court ordered that Greenville be an Election Precinct, also to be known as School District No. 2, hereafter Beaver to be known as District No. 1, Minersville District No. 3. In 1866, an act of the Legislature of the Territory of Utah,...
and Edward Tolton, Beaver Districts 1 and 2 ; Charles Burke, Minersville, including Lincoln District ; Isaac Grundy, Star District; David Reese, Adamsville and Granite District; Robert Easton, Greenville District.
In 1876, at a special meeting of...
Thurs. Mar. 26, 1914: Ther. Cold. S. Wind Wea. Cloudy Burning brush and plowing Friday 27: Ther. Cold S. W. Wind Wea. Cloudy Plowed and harrowed a little over an acre, this finished the piece I have measured off, about Six and a half ( 6 1/2)...
vending of spirituous liquors in Cedar City: 2 . . .All ordinances p a s s e d , a n d licenses Sec. heretofore g r a n t e d , for distilling and selling spirituous liquors in Cedar City a r e hereby repealed. Dec. 18, 1858.. .An Ordinance...
March 23, 1865.. .Election results from Utah Archives--TE-0: Mayor: Aldermen: Henry Lunt John M . Highee Christopher J . A r t h u r
F e b . , 1867.. . T h e roll of the Cedar City Council is taken from S.U.S.C. Special collections (Wm. R ....
JOHN PARRY Biography 1841 - 1919 John P a r r y , son of John P a r r y a n d Winifred B a r k e r , was born in Newmarket. Flintshire, North Wales, on November 14, 1841. In 1855, a t the age of fifteen y e a r s , he came t o America with his p a...