Utahs online public library a program of the utah state. Preliminary geologic map of the marjum pass and swasey peak sw quadrangles, millard county, utah. Recognizing the importance of utah s counties, the utah state legislature established in 1991 a centennial history project to write and publish county histories as part of utah s statehood centennial commemoration. They would be so much better if he used actual usgs maps and had gps coordinates for his maps instead of the handdrawn figures. Fox, selected a site for the capital, fillmore being near the geographical center of utah territory. A history of millard county by edward leo lyman, 1999, utah state historical society, millard county commission edition, in english. On 5 january 1856 the utah legislature reduced millard county land in presentday nevada by carving out part of carson county and the northern part of beaver county. Most funds held by the treasurer are invested in the utah public treasurers investment fund, which is administered by the. The average precipitation is just over 14 inches, with very low relative humidity.
In 1906, millard county held a convention to develop plans for irrigation and a dam. The millard county progress was a weekly newspaper published in fillmore, utah. Notch peak, millard county, has a 5,000foot drop of almost 90 degrees on its west face. Millard county, utah free public records searches at black book online. A history of millard county utah centennial county history series edward leo. The eastern part of the large county was settled first, as pahvant utes under. The territorial statehouse is the oldest government building in utah. As of the 2010 united states census, the population was 12,503. Cash management duties are performed in accordance with the utah money management act. The treasurer is responsible for the banking, reconciliation, management, and investment of all millard county funds. Early history of millard county and its latterday saint settlers, 18511912 ladd r. A history of millard county utah centennial county. Cropper brigham young university provo follow this and additional works at.
A brief history of millard county millard county is bordered on the east by the pahvant range. Hintze created new and revised correlation charts and stratigraphic columns for different parts of millard county and for each of the four geologic maps. The millardwest central utah bookmobile provides mobile library services to residents in millard. The millard county chronicle began publishing in 1910. The utah state historical society has an index to its collection of utah telephone directories. The final name, topaz, came from topaz mountain which overlooks the camp from 9 miles 14. A history of millard county utah centennial county history series. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Utah history books 29 opening the west books 16 astronomy and weather books 8 childrens books 12 allpurpose maps. Millard county, utah genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. History of millard county, utah, located in western utah and containing the limits of pahvant valley, with short histories of each town in millard county, quotes from pioneer writings, including anson calls autobiography, pictures of historical buildings, and portraits of. Iron before the county was createdand perhaps until the newlyformed county was fully operationalsearch records of the parent counties. In the 1980s it merged with the millard county progress to form the chronicle progress, which is still published today.
Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records, free property records, free death records. The millard county progress began publishing in 1894. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. A century of history of millard county ut, 18511951 dup daughters of utah pioneers hardcover 2004 by daughters of the utah pioneers author. Millard county is located in the west central region of utah. A history of millard county, utah centennial county history series. Maturation of county communities and early economic expansion. Founded in 1851, it was named in honor of millard fillmore who was the th us president. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Utah historical society burials database search it. From a certain angle, notes the book a history of millard county, a 1999 entry in the utah centennial county history series, some see a resemblance to church founder joseph smith.
Brady craig johnson millard county chronicle progress. Oak city precinct, series 83346, available at this institution, contains a similar docket book from the neighboring oak city precinct. A history of millard county 1999 edition open library. This county has had its place in utah history as the intended capitol of the state. In the 1980s it merged with the millard county chronicle to form the chronicle progress, which is still published today. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Lavell sorenson johnson photograph collection, 19341980 0. View all hotels near millard countys great basin museum on tripadvisor. The commission known during the territorial period as the county court was authorized to manage all county business and property.
Day compiling the history of the east side and sebrina c. Millard county, utah genealogy was created october 4, 1851 from. The photos are great and the text is very well researched. It lists just over 500 utah cities, showing the phonebooks serving each city. Millard county, nevada genealogy familysearch wiki.
Millard countys great basin museum delta 2020 all you. Some thirty families led by anson call made the first permanent white settlement, while territorial officials, including governor brigham young and surveyor jesse w. Ugs publishes the geology of millard county, utah utah. West to the nevada border lie the broad valleys and desert mountain ranges typical of. Millard county is a county located in the state of utah.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Congress created nevada territory with its eastern border at 116 w, and in 1862 moved nevadas eastern border one degree of longitude east, and repeated that again in 1866, each time reducing millard county, utah. The zip codes in millard county are 84644, 84649, 84728, 84656, 84624, 84631, 84636, 84635, 84638, 84637, and 84640. The yuba dam and other water projects made this venture possible. Early history of millard county and its latterday saint. Delta precinct, series 83340, available at this institution, contains a similar docket book from the neighboring delta precinct. Statewide collections are found on the utah histories and genealogies page. These figures provide a quick summary of mapunit names, ages. Millard county commission 1999 hardcover 452 pages isbn10. If your travel plans will take you abroad, complete passport services are available at the millard county clerks office.
This is a compilation of biographies for the settlers of millard county, utah. Delta utah, fillmore utah and our other communities offer lots of good oldfashioned hospitality. Usa 1,012,695 utah 6,406 utah histories and genealogies 512 millard county histories and genealogies 17 note. One wing of the capitol building was built in the early 1850s before the seat of government was returned to salt lake city.
Based on the 2010 census, the population was 12,503. West to the nevada border lie the broad valleys and desert mountain ranges typical of the great basin. Topaz was originally known as the central utah relocation authority, and then the abraham relocation authority, but the names were too long for post office regulations. Historic indian groups of the area include southern paiutes, pahvant utes, and goshutes. The pahvant valley in millard county has several ancient lava flows and extinct volcanoes, including the black rock lava flow. Click download or read online button to get 100 years of history of millard county book now. The millard county chronicle was a weekly newspaper published in delta, utah publication history. Explore research and online learning resources in utah s online library. Fillmore in millard county was designated as the site of the first territorial capitol of utah. Birth records, marriage and death records, cemeteries, census, church records, probate records, and obituariesresources to find parents and family history since 1851, when the county was formed.
The sevier river, which begins in mountains east of cedar city, drains into the sometimes dry sevier lake in. The first house in melville was built in the spring of 1907. The millard county sheriffs office is a fullservice law enforcement agency and the pretrial custodial keeper of those who are arrested for crimes. Its county seat is fillmore and the largest city is delta. The utah centennial county history series was a result of this project. Maturation of county communities and early economic expansion latenineteenth century economic and community development1 latenineteenth century economic and community development2. A history of millard county by utah state historical society.
Millard county, utah millard county education, geography, and history. Great book about a small mining community in millard county, utah. Part of thegeology commons, history commons, and themormon studies commons this thesis is brought to you for free and open access by byu. Utah mailing list county menu you are leaving millard co.
In the early 20th century, homesteaders came to millard county from places like nebraska and california, lured by free federal land and descriptions of rich agricultural land. Yet, from mountains to desert, mundane to esoteric, forts to towns, farms to motels, all elements have combined to create the his. Birth records, marriage and death records, cemeteries, census, church records, probate. Four beautiful seasons complement millard county s healthy outdoor lifestyle. M illard county is bordered on the east by the pahvant range, while west to the nevada border lie the broad valleys and desert mountain ranges typical of the great basin. County commission, series 83329, contains minute books that record the actions of the county commission, the governing body of the county. The next regular scheduled meeting of the millard school district board of education will be held on thursday, april 16, 2020, at 1. Guide to millard county, utah ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Utah history books 29 opening the west books 16 astronomy and weather books 8 childrens books 12. Millard county is bordered on the east by the pahvant range, while west to the nevada border lie the broad valleys and desert mountain ranges typical of the great basin. About 17 miles southwest of delta, near black rocks northwest perimeter is a feature named the great stone face, which protrudes about four stories above the general elevation. Millard county history agency histories utah state archives agency histories from the division of archives and records service which describe the agencys function, organizational history, and sometimes list people who have held prominent positions in that agency.
Book buzz lends book sets of up to 15 copies to book clubs, across the state. A history of millard county utah centennial county history series edward leo lyman, linda king newell on. Its county seat is fillmore, and the largest city is delta. Minutes for the march 12, 2020 board of education meeting can be found here. The millard county woman suffrage association held its first meeting in fillmore on may 25, 1889. It was named for millard fillmore, thirteenth president of the united states. History of millard county, utah, located in western utah and containing the limits of pahvant valley, with short histories of each town in millard county, quotes from pioneer writings, including anson calls autobiography, pictures of historical buildings, and portraits of chief kanosh and his wife.
Visitors can still visit one wing of what was going to be the capitol. Only the town of vernon contracts with the bookmobile in tooele county. The millard county chronicle was a weekly newspaper published in delta, utah. Utah state historical society mss c 11 johnson, lavell sorenson, 19061987. Utah centennial county history series history of millard county, utah. The sevier river, which begins in mountains east of cedar city, drains into the sometimes dry sevier lake in central millard county. The millardwest central utah bookmobile is a joint effort of the utah state library, millard county, juab county, and the town of vernon.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The millard county sheriffs office in fillmore, utah provides a link between public safety and the citizens and visitors of millard county in the event of an emergency. The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate. Early history of millard county and its latterday saint settlers. A history of millard county utah centennial county history. President millard fillmore as is the county seat, fillmore. A history of millard county utah centennial county history series by edward leo lyman, linda king newell. A history of millard county utah centennial county history series edward leo lyman linda king newell. Youll find unblemished and seemingly endless scenery, from the mountains of fishlake national forest to barren desert lands. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in millard county. A committee created a constitution and bylaws for the organization, which were unanimously adopted, and 45 women paid the 25 cent membership fee to enroll on the spot. The comprehensive history of utahs quest for statehood, including every. A history of millard county by utah state historical.
A history of millard county utahs online library overdrive. I would have given this book 5 stars but i do have a complaint with all of the kelsey books. Refresh your mind and restore your spirit with a visit to millard county, located in west central utah. May 14, 2014 welcome to the great stone face, or the guardian of deseret, or keeper of the desert. It took the collaboration of multiple irrigation companies to get permanent water storage set up. Fillmore precinct, series 83341, available at this institution, contains a similar docket book from the neighboring fillmore precinct.
Delta city administration 76 north 200 west delta, ut 846249440 435. Inventory of county record book from millard county utah. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Millard county, utah free public records black book online. Kanosh precinct, series 83344, available at this institution, contains a similar docket book from the neighboring kanosh precinct. Part of thegeology commons,history commons, and themormon studies commons this thesis is brought to you for free and open access by byu scholarsarchive. Meadow precinct, series 83345, available at this institution, contains a similar docket.
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