Cache County, Utah
Baker, George Washington, House
Baker, Samuel, House
Bankhead, Heber K. and Rachel H., House
Barrett, William & Elizabeth, Farmstead
Bell-Johnson House
Benson Elementary School
Bradshaw, George, House and Joshua Salisbury/George Bradshaw Barn
Burnham, James and Amy, Farmstead
Christensen, Carl F. and Sophia, House
Clarkston Tithing Granary (Additional Documentation)
Crockett House
Douglas General Mercantile
Eccles, David, House
Elite Hall
Ewing, Samuel and Lana, House
Forster Hotel
Gardner, James, House (Additional Documentation)
Hanson, Soren, House
Harris, Martin, Gravesite
Hatch's Camp
Hendricks Confectionery Building
Hendricks, Layfayette and Elizabeth W., HOuse
Hendricks, William S. and Margaret R., House
Hobson-Hill House
Home Economics/Commons Building
Howell-Theurer House
Hyrum First Ward Meetinghouse
James, John P. and Sarah, House
Knapp, Morgan A. and Clarissa R., House
Lee, John E., House
Lewiston Community Building
Lewiston Tithing Office and Granary
Logan Center Street Historic District
Logan Fish Hatchery Caretaker's Residence
Logan High School Gymnasium
Logan LDS Sixth Ward Church
Logan Municipal Slaughterhouse
Logan Tabernacle
Logan Temple
Logan Temple Barn
McMurdie-White Farmstead
Mendon Station
Merrill, Louis Edgar and Clara H., House
Mitton, Samuel Crowthers, House
Morrison, Hattie Merrill, Farmstead
Muir House
Newton Reservoir
Old Main, Utah State University
Olson, Erick Lehi and Ingrid Larsen, House
Paradise Tithing Office
Pond, Martin and Martha, Farmstead
Providence Historic District
Providence LDS Chapel and Meetinghouse
Richmond Carnegie Library
Richmond City Grandstand & Baseball Field
Richmond Community Building
Richmond Interurban Depot
Richmond Relief Society Hall
Richmond Tithing Office
Riggs, Zial, House
River Heights Sinclair Station
Sigma Chi Fraternity House
Smith, William McNeil, House
Smithfield Public Library
Smithfield Tabernacle-Youth Center
Smithfield Tithing Office
Tony Grove Ranger Station Historic District
Webb, S. Milton and Alba C., House
Wellsville Relief Society Meeting House
Wellsville Tabernacle
Whitney, James F. & Mary Jane, House
Whittier School
Willie, James G., House
Women's Residence Hall
Zollinger, Ferdinand, Jr., House
102 North Main
141 North Main
160 North Main
19 North Main
220 West Center
5 South Main
75 South Main
99 North Main
Bullen Center
Cache County Court House
Cache County Relic Hall
Cache Valley
Caine Lyric Theater
David Eccles Home
Elite Hall
First Dawn To Dusk Flight Across America
First Hospital
Hyrum Smith
In Memory of Ira Elias Merrill
In Memory Of The Hyde Park Settlers
Julia Budge Nibley House
Logan Community Center
Merlin J. Olsen
Millville
Nicholas W. Crookston Home
Old Main Building
Original Church Farm
Pioneer Mills of Cache Valley
Providence Pioneers
Restoration of the James G. Willie Home
Richmond Fort
S. Milton and Alba C. Webb House
St. Johns Episcopal Church
Thatcher-Young Mansion
The First Settlers of Logan
The Great Fur Cache
The Old Rock Church
The Providence Players
Whittier School
In the mid-1800s, Mormon settlers arrived in Cache Valley and established several communities, including Logan, the current county seat. The settlers faced many challenges, such as harsh weather conditions and limited resources, but they persevered and built a thriving agricultural community. Irrigation systems were developed to support farming, and Cache Valley became known for its fertile soil, producing crops such as wheat, potatoes, and sugar beets.
The arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century had a significant impact on Cache County. It brought increased economic opportunities and led to the growth of towns along the rail lines. The railroad also facilitated the transportation of goods and people, connecting Cache Valley to the rest of the country. Additionally, Utah State University, founded in 1888, played a crucial role in the development of the county, providing educational opportunities and contributing to the cultural and intellectual growth of the region.
Today, Cache County continues to thrive as a vibrant and diverse community. It has diversified its economy beyond agriculture, with industries such as manufacturing, technology, and healthcare playing significant roles. The county is known for its stunning natural beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, and strong sense of community. Cache Valley remains a place where the past meets the present, honoring its rich history while embracing the future.
Brief timeline of the history of Cache County, Utah:
- 1824: Cache Valley is explored by Peter Skene Ogden, a Canadian fur trapper.
- 1855: Cache County is settled by Mormon pioneers led by Peter Maughan.
- 1856: Logan is settled as the county seat of Cache County.
- 1860: Cache County is officially organized with Peter Maughan serving as the first county commissioner.
- 1866: Construction of the Logan Utah Temple begins and is completed in 1884.
- 1869: The First Transcontinental Railroad is completed, passing through Cache Valley and bringing increased development.
- 1873: Utah Agricultural College (now Utah State University) is established in Logan.
- 1899: Construction of the Logan Tabernacle is completed.
- 1916-1918: The Logan Sugar Company is established and becomes a major contributor to the local economy.
- 1935: The Bear River Massacre Site is designated as a National Historic Landmark.
- 2008: The Utah Theatre in downtown Logan is renovated and reopened as a performing arts venue.
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Cache County, Utah.