The Old Rock Granary - 100
Posted by: Mooroid
N 40° 38.918 W 111° 52.221
12T E 426414 N 4500117
An old building in the south east corner of the church parking lot. Marker is on building.
Waymark Code: WMB18E
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 03/22/2011
Views: 26
As early as 1845 Brigham Young advised the Saints to store grain. December 14, 1876 Bishop Joseph S. Rawlins asked the sisters living in this vicinity to store wheat. February 8, 1877 the first donations were received. A temporary bin was built. Later, a tract of land 20 rods wide was given for the granary. On July 13, 1877 Mary Rawlins was made chairman of the building committee. Some of the young men were asked to haul the rock. On May 17, 1878 the granary was completed.
Marker Name: The Old Rock Granary
Marker Number: 100
Marker Text: As early as 1845 Brigham Young advised the Saints to store grain. December 14, 1876 Bishop Joseph S. Rawlins asked the sisters living in this vicinity to store wheat. February 8, 1877 the first donations were received. A temporary bin was built. Later, a tract of land 20 rods wide was given for the granary. On July 13, 1877 Mary Rawlins was made chairman of the building committee. Some of the young men were asked to haul the rock. On May 17, 1878 the granary was completed.
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