First Public Building of Elmo
Posted by: robbdogg120
N 39° 23.368 W 110° 48.988
12S E 515804 N 4360013
In 1908 the townsite of Elmo was laid out.
Waymark Code: WM1KQ8
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2007
Views: 31
In 1908 the townsite of Elmo was laid out. Each summer a bowery was erected east of this site where social events were held. In 1911 a group of men purchased the Cleveland schoolhouse, dragged it with teams and logs to the bowery lot. It was rebuilt and used for school, church and other gatherings. George H. Oviatt was named first L.D.S. Bishop June 10, 1913. In 1926 the original owners presented the building to the church. It was razed in 1957.
Marker Name: First Public Building of Elmo
Marker Type: City
County: Emery
City: Elmo
Group Responsible for Placement: Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Date Dedicated: 1959
Marker Number: # 256
Web link(s) for additional information: http://history.utah.gov/apps/markers/detailed_results.php?markerid=1314
Addtional Information: Not listed
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