Beaver County, Utah
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Ashworth, John, House
Ashworth, John, House
Atkin, James, House
Atkins and Smith House
Baldwin, Caleb, House
Barton, William, House
Beaver City Library
Beaver County Courthouse
Beaver Opera House
Beaver Relief Society Meetinghouse
Bird, Edward, House
Black, John, House
Bohn, Joseph, House
Boyter, Alexander, House
Boyter, James, House
Boyter, James, Shop
Bradshaw, George Albert, House
Burt, William, House
Cowdell, Enoch E., House
Cox, Silas, House
Crosby, Alma, House
Dalten, Charles A., House
Dean, James Heber, House
Erickson House
Farnsworth, Julia P. M., Barn
Farnsworth, Julia, House
Fennemore, Dr. George, House
Fennemore, James, House
Fernley, Edward, House
Fernley, William, House
Fort Cameron
Fotheringham, Caroline, House
Fotheringham, William, House
Frazer, David L., House
Frazer, Thomas, House
Frisco Charcoal Kilns
Gale, Henry C., House
Gale, Henry C., House
Greenwood, William, House
Grimshaw, Duckworth, House
Grimshaw, John, House
Harris, Louis W., Flour Mill
Harris, Louis W., House
Harris, Sarah Eliza, House
Hawkins, William and Eliza, House
House at 110 S. 3rd West
House at 325 S. Main St.
Huntington, Joseph, House
Jackson, Samuel, House
Jenner-Griffiths House
Jones, Thomas, House
Lee, John Ruphard, House
Limb, Lester, House
Low Hotel
Maeser, Reinhard, House
Mansfield, Murdock and Co. Store
McEvan, Mathew, House
Meeting Hall
Minersville City Hall
Morgan, William, House
Morris, Andrew James, House
Moyes, William, Jr., House
Muir, David, House
Murdock, Almira Lott, House
Murdock, John Riggs and Wolfenden, Mary Ellen, House
Nowers, Wilson G., House
Odd Fellows Hall
Olcott, Frances A., House
Orwin, Jessie, House
Powell, David, House
Puffer, Ephraim Orvel, House
Reeves, Sylvester H., House
Robinson, James E., House
Robinson, William, House
Robinson, William, House
Rollins-Eyre House
School House
Shepherd, Dr. Warren, House
Shepherd, Harriet S., House
Skinner, Horace A., House
Smith, Ellen, House
Smith, Seth W., House
Smith, William P., House
Stephens, Mitchell M., House
Stoney, Robert W., House
Stoney, Robert, House
Structure at 490 E. 200 North
Tanner, Henry M., House
Tanner, Jake, House
Tanner, Sidney, House
Tattersall, Joseph, House
Thompson, Mary I., House
Thompson, W. O., House
Thompson, William, House
Thompson, William, Jr., House
Tolton, Edward, House
Tolton, J. F., Grocery
Tolton, Walter S., House
Twitchell, Ancil, House
Tyler, Daniel, House
Upper Beaver Hydroelectric Power Plant Historic District
US Post Office-Beaver Main
White, Charles Dennis, House
White, Maggie Gillies, House
White, Samuel, House
White, William H., House
Willden, Charles, House
Willden, Elliot, House
Willden, Feargus O'Connor, House
Willden, John, House
Yardley, John, House
Beaver Opera House
Beaver Relief Society Hall
Beaver Stake Tabernacle
Beaver Territorial Courthouse
Cove Fort
Early Sawed Log Farm Cabin
Enoch E. Cowdell House
Fort Cameron
Fort Cameron - Murdock Academy
Fort Willden
Frisco
Grimshaw Home
Joseph Tattersall House
Lees Ranch Indian Raid
Philo T. Farnsworth
Pioneer First Camp Ground
Pioneer Park
The Beaver Woolen Mills
Thomas Frazer House
The town of Beaver, which would become the county seat, was established in 1856. It quickly grew as more settlers arrived, drawn by the fertile soil and ample water sources. Agriculture became the mainstay of the local economy, with crops such as wheat, corn, and fruit thriving in Beaver County's mild climate. Early settlers also raised livestock and operated small-scale mining operations, primarily for gold and silver.
In the late 1800s, transportation became a major factor in Beaver County's development. The Union Pacific Railroad extended its line to the region, opening up new markets and opportunities for the residents. The railroad brought an influx of tourists and businessmen, leading to the growth of hotels, businesses, and services in Beaver and other towns.
Throughout the 20th century, Beaver County continued to thrive through agriculture, mining, and tourism. The county experienced the boom and bust cycles associated with these industries, but managed to adapt and remain resilient. Today, Beaver County is known for its stunning natural landscapes, outdoor recreational opportunities, and its friendly community. It is a testament to the perseverance and hard work of its early pioneers and the generations that followed.
Brief timeline of the history of Beaver County, Utah:
- 1776 - Spanish explorers from California pass through the area
- 1826 - American trapper and explorer Jedediah Smith visits the region
- 1856 - Mormon pioneers settle in Beaver County
- 1861 - Beaver County is officially established
- 1872 - Railroad reaches Beaver, providing economic boost
- 1895 - Beaver County Courthouse is built in Beaver
- 1906 - Tintic Mining District is established, bringing mining boom
- 1931 - Completion of historic Beaver Dam Lodge and Golf Course
- 1970 - Completion of Beaver Mountain Ski Resort
- 1985 - Completion of Minersville Reservoir
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Beaver County, Utah.