I love looking at old photos of towns, but tooele didnt have a facebook page so here. Tooele county is the secondlargest county in the state, extending from the ridge line of the oquirrh mountains to the state line in the west across a broad portion of northwestern utah. Tooele white pages phone books in utah ut whitepages. Tooele county, utah simple english wikipedia, the free.
Historical information about tooele county, utah, up to 1878. Part of the history commons, and the mormon studies commons. This history was written as part of utah s centennial celebration during the mid1990s. The faust quadrangle covers part of rush valley and includes the southeastern part of the onaqui mountains, the northernmost vernon hills and adjoining parts of the valley floor in southeastern tooele county, utah. Tooele county, utah is located just minutes from salt lake, along the south shores of the great salt lake. There are 11,000foot high peaks, an inland sea, verdant valleys, and a mysterious desert with a bizarre expanse of white salt. About 100 goshute indians lived in the tooele valley when capt. Tooele county is composed of five main communities. T he h istory of r ush v alley, compiled by lacey russell burrows. This map represents the geology of the faust quadrangle at 1.
Utah centennial county history series history of tooele county, utah. Heres how to take this tour on each page is a historical site or attraction. Display a larger image and more item information when the pointer pauses over a thumbnail. A history of tooele county utah centennial county history series.
Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. The tooele pioneer museum is filled with generous donations and collections of written histories, exhibits, indian artifacts, pictures, portraits, antiques and pioneer artifacts. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in tooele county, utah this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in tooele county, utah, united states. The utah 4h livestock program is designed for youth with interest in livestock and livestock events. History of utahs tooele county from the edge of the great basin. History of tooele county daughters of utah pioneers. Originally published by the university of utah press. Information and document images prior to this time period may not be available online and may require a search in the recorders office. Anyone who has history or old pictures of tooele or the surrounding areas.
History of tooele county by daughters of utah pioneers. A history of tooele county by ouida blanthorn goodreads. A history of tooele county, utah centennial county history. Even though the origin of the name tooele has been disputed for decades, everyone agrees that we have a rich, colorful history. Livestock show entry forms with fees are due on or before june 15th to. Tooele county was one of six counties created in january 1850. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. A history of tooele county, utah centennial county history series. Tooele county council of defense honor roll, 19141919 remembrance poppy, series 29647. Temple area subdivision plan revealed tooele transcript.
Explore the artifacts of tooele countys significant military history. A history of tooele county 1998 edition open library. Tooele county is one of utah s most uniquely beautiful places, and features some of the most dramatic and diverse landforms on earth. In 1989 the two offices were separated, but these records were left behind in county clerks office. Tooele county, utah project gutenberg selfpublishing. Utah state historical society organizational history. Tooele, utah simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Cover and all pages from the t book, tooele high school yearbook for 1927 from tooele, tooele county, utah, united states. Mar 17, 2020 at the tooele transcript bulletin, we provide uptodate news and advertising for tooele county, utah.
Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. History of tooele county utah mildred mercer allred on. Tooele city was incorporated on january 20, 1853 and named county seat. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. In addition to the newspaper, we provide a broad range of print, digital and strategy services. Citizens of tooele county received a major economic blow in 1993 when the tooele army depot was included on a defense department list of bases to be closed.
Probate minute books, 18861904 index new, series 26052. Explore the artifacts of tooele county s significant military history. Tooele is a city in tooele county, utah this short article about a place or feature in the united states can be made longer. Daughters of utah pioneers author of history of tooele county daughters of utah pioneers is the author of history of tooele county 4.
Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. G rantsville is the second largest city in tooele county and is noteworthy for both the number and excellence of its horses and cattle, which at one time were important means of bringing much wealth into the city. June 26, 1902, fire destroyed mercur, but it was quickly rebuilt. During a portion of utah s territorial period, county probate courts additionally held jurisdiction over criminal and civil matters. Haunted history ghost of mercur cemetery,tooele county. Utah day trip exploring historic tooele county youtube. This volume is a record of our pioneers who were endowed with fai. At the tooele transcript bulletin, we provide uptodate news and advertising for tooele county, utah. Utah state digital archives utah state archives utah. Tooele city, a utah community, is nestled at the foothills of the oquirrh mountains. However, no warrantees implied or expressed exist regarding the veracity of the data. Fire was a threat in most mining towns where structures were made of cheap lumber. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Daughters of utah pioneers author of history of tooele county.
For an at agency passport, the passport application must be hand carried to the san francisco or denver office, after the application process is completed in the tooele county clerks office. A history of tooele county utahs online library overdrive. Come in the depot and learn about the rich mineral resources of tooele county and mining industry created around them. Tooele visit tooele county see what we have been up to. As of the 2010 united states census, the population was 58,218. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Daughters of utah pioneers author of history of tooele.
The great salt lake desert covers most of western tooele county, except the southwest. I n june 2003, the daughters of utah pioneers in tooele county printed a combination cookbook and keepsake entitled r ecipes t hru t ime. History of utahs tooele county from the edge of the great. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in tooele county. The validity of both the passport book and passport card is 10 years for adults 16. Area man tests positive for covid19 tooele transcript. The utah department of natural resources map and bookstore is operated by the utah geological survey. Located about 30 minutes from salt lake city, tooele county affords a unique and desirable quality of life that is unsurpassed in the rocky mountain region. Due to the history of toxic waste disposal in the area, tooele county and utah residents. Complete history of utah in encyclopedia form consisting of 575 articles and over 200 historic photographs. Probate records utah state archives and records service. With each site is a corresponding map of tooele county, which includes a red dot that shows the location of the site. The county was created in 1850 and organized the following year.
Tooele county is located in western utah, and contains much of the great salt lake and the salt flats, as well as much basin and range desert. About 30 minutes southwest of salt lake city, tooele is known for tooele army depot. History of utahs tooele county from the edge of the great basin frontier lynne bevan, marylou jefferies, gwen roberts, marilyn shields, tooele county dup on. Founded in 1894, our twiceweekly newspaper has been serving readers and the community for nearly 120 years. Tooele county is part of the salt lake city, ut metropolitan statistical area. This history was written as part of utahs centennial celebration during the mid1990s. Although the closure of the depot will undoubtedly greatly affect the county, citizens and officials are working to mitigate the impact.
A history of tooele county by ouida blanthorn, 1998, utah. Indicated taxable values are for assessment purposes only and may or may not reflect the estimate of current market value by this office. History of utahs tooele county from the edge of the great basin frontier lynne. A history of tooele county utah centennial county history series by blanthorn, ouida and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Early exploration and settlement of the tooele area, utah byu. Daughters of utah pioneers is the author of history of tooele county 4.
Utah state historical society organizational history, 18971957, series 3192. Livestock show will be held july 31august 3 at deseret peak. Daughters of utah pioneers pioneer museum 39 east vine click on a part of the museum to go to each page w elcome to the site of the tooele county daughters of utah pioneers we maintain a pioneer museum which is open to the public, with many pioneer histories, pioneer pictures, and pioneerartifacts from our county. Tooele county 47 south main street tooele, ut 84074 telephone. This is significant to probate researchers because early probate records may be mixed with other kinds of cases. Large tracts of desert land still provide grazing in the winter for livestock, and majestic homes are still standing from the earlier period of prosperity. Tooele county, utah free public records black book online.
The great salt lake desert covers most of western tooele county, except the southwest corner where the deep creek mountains rise. National register of historic places listings in tooele. Step inside engine 11, a steam engine purchased by the tooele valley railway in 1912 that operated until 1963. From its historic mining sites to modernday military facilities, tooele offers a variety of experiences unique to this area. We are also looking for books, newspaper articles, photos, brochures or any history that pertains to the tooele county area. The original book belonged to evan george black 19091990, and includes photographs of evan. This is the official website for tooele county s governmental services. Tooele is the county s largest city, and took its name from the valley, which captain howard stansbury spelled tuilla on his surveying maps in 184950. The name possibly originates from indians known to early pioneers as tooelians, who lived in the area, although others claim it comes from the spanish word for a bulrush plant found in the area. The information contained herein is believed to be accurate and dependable. Tooele county, utah free public records searches at black book online.
Birth records, marriage and death records, cemeteries, census, church records, probate records, and obituariesresources to find parents and family history since 1852, when the county was formed. It contains luscious recipes and many little tidbits of history and pictures of early tooele county. Tooele county county s electronic index of all documents to parcel numbers begins on january 1, 1995. Tooele 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. History of tooele tooele city the greatest city in utah.
During a portion of utahs territorial period, county probate courts additionally held jurisdiction over criminal and civil matters. Within 40 minutes from salt lake city, you, your family, or friends can enjoy a day trip to tooele. Guide to tooele county, utah ancestry, family history, and genealogy. As of the 2010 census, the county had a population of 58,218. This history is dedicated to the descendants of those who were here before the year 1869. This volume is a record of our pioneers who were endowed with faith and integrity in the settling of our country. It is located about 35 miles southwest of salt lake city. Vital records section soundex birth certificate index. Tooele city,887, grantsville 4,500, wendover 1,122. The tooele valley railroad, completed in 1909, served the smelter and created more jobs. Most of its towns lie in a broad valley between the mineral rich oquirrh mountains on the eastern border and the onaqui and stansbury mountains. Tooele county, utah genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Tooele county is the secondlargest county in the state, extend.
The compiling of this history was inspired by the sincere belief in the need of a complete record of our pioneers. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. This series was created by the 3rd district court for tooele county and was in the custody of the court clerk, who also functioned as the tooele county clerk. Prehistoric indian sites have been discovered in the county, but it is the goshutes, a branch of the western shoshone, who claim this. Bulletin board september 26, 2019 tooele transcript. The population was 22,502 at the 2000 census, and 32,115 at the 2010 census.
A brief history of tooele county tooele county is basin and range country. If you would like to donate them to our organization, or if you would let us make a copy for the tooele county historical society, please call 4358821612. A history of tooele county utah centennial county history. The great salt lake desert covers most of western tooele county, except the southwest corner where the deep. Salt lake city utah school childrens constitution and flag monument books. A presshd the town first came into being in 1870 as lewiston, when gold was discovered at the head of the lewiston canyon, six miles west of presentday cedar fort. Most of its towns lie in a broad valley between the mineralrich oquirrh mountains on the east and the onaqui and stansbury mountains to the west.
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