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National Register of Historic Places listings in Beaver County, Utah facts for kids

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Beaver County, Utah, is home to many special places that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is an official list kept by the United States government. It includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is added to this list, it means it's recognized for its unique story and is often protected so future generations can enjoy it.

In Beaver County, there are 114 places currently on this list. These sites help us learn about the past, from old homes and public buildings to important historical areas. A few other sites were once on the list but have since been removed. Let's explore some of these amazing historic treasures!

Historic Buildings in Beaver City

Many of Beaver County's historic places are found in the city of Beaver itself. These buildings tell stories of the people who lived and worked there long ago.

Homes with History

  • John Ashworth House (110 S. 100 West): This house in Beaver was added to the list on November 29, 1983. It's one of two John Ashworth Houses recognized for their historical value.
  • William Barton House (295 N. 300 East): Listed on September 17, 1982, this home is another example of early architecture in Beaver.
  • Edward Bird House (290 E. Center St.): This house, added on April 15, 1983, shows us how people lived in Beaver many years ago.
  • James Boyter House (90 W. 200 North): Recognized on April 15, 1983, this home is part of Beaver's rich history.
  • William Burt House (503 E. Center St.): This historic home was listed on November 30, 1983.
  • Alma Crosby House (115 E. 100 North): Added to the list on April 15, 1983, this house is a piece of Beaver's past.
  • Charles A. Dalten House (270 S. 100 West): This home became a historic listing on September 17, 1982.
  • Dr. George Fennemore House (90 S. 100 West): This house, listed on February 1, 1980, belonged to a doctor, giving us a glimpse into the lives of important community members.
  • James Fennemore House (195 N. 200 East): Another Fennemore family home, this one was listed on April 15, 1983.
  • Edward Fernley House (215 E. 200 North): This house was added to the list on November 29, 1983.
  • William Fernley House (1083 E. 200 North): Listed on November 30, 1983, this is another Fernley family home.
  • Caroline Fotheringham House (290 N. 600 East): This house was recognized on September 17, 1982.
  • William Fotheringham House (190 W. 100 North): Added on April 15, 1983, this home tells another part of Beaver's story.
  • William Greenwood House (190 S. 100 West): This house was listed on September 17, 1982.
  • John Grimshaw House (290 N. 200 East): Recognized on September 17, 1982, this home is a historic landmark.
  • Louis W. Harris House (55 E. 200 North): This house, listed on April 15, 1983, belonged to Louis W. Harris, who also had a flour mill.
  • Sarah Eliza Harris House (375 E. 200 North): Another Harris family home, listed on April 15, 1983.
  • William and Eliza Hawkins House (95 E. 200 North): This home was added to the list on November 29, 1983.
  • Samuel Jackson House (225 S. 200 East): Listed on November 30, 1983, this house is a historic part of Beaver.
  • John Ruphard Lee House (195 N. 100 West): This home was recognized on September 17, 1982.
  • Reinhard Maeser House (285 E. 200 North): Listed on November 29, 1983, this house has historical significance.
  • Mathew McEvan House (205 N. 100 West): This house was added to the list on April 15, 1983.
  • Andrew James Morris House (445 E. 100 North): Recognized on September 17, 1982, this home is a historic site.
  • Almira Lott Murdock House (85 W. 100 North): This home was listed on November 29, 1983.
  • John Riggs and Mary Ellen Wolfenden Murdock House (90 W. 100 North): Another Murdock family home, listed on November 29, 1983.
  • Wilson G. Nowers House (195 E. 100 North): This house was added to the list on November 29, 1983.
  • Ephraim Orvel Puffer House (195 S. 200 East): Listed on November 29, 1983, this home is a historic landmark.
  • Sylvester H. Reeves House (90 N. 200 West): This house was recognized on November 29, 1983.
  • James E. Robinson House (415 E. 400 North): This home was added to the list on September 17, 1982.
  • Dr. Warren Shepherd House (60 W. 100 North): This house, listed on April 15, 1983, belonged to a doctor in Beaver.
  • Harriet S. Shepherd House (190 N. 200 East): Another Shepherd family home, listed on February 8, 1980.
  • Seth W. Smith House (190 N. 600 East): This house was recognized on September 17, 1982.
  • Mitchell M. Stephens House (495 N. 200 East): Listed on November 29, 1983, this home is a historic part of Beaver.
  • Mary I. Thompson House (25 N. 400 East): This house was added to the list on November 30, 1983.
  • William Thompson House (160 E. Center St.): Recognized on September 17, 1982, this home is a historic site.
  • Ancil Twitchell House (100 S. 200 East): This house was listed on February 23, 1984.
  • Charles Dennis White House (115 E. 400 North): This home was added to the list on February 14, 1980.
  • Maggie Gillies White House (1591 E. 200 North): Listed on February 23, 1984, this is another White family home.
  • Elliot Willden House (340 S. Riverside Ln.): This house was recognized on November 30, 1983.
  • Feargus O'Connor Willden House (120 E. 100 South): This home was added to the list on November 29, 1983.
  • John Yardley House (210 S. 100 West): Listed on November 29, 1983, this house is a historic part of Beaver.

Important Public and Commercial Buildings

  • Beaver City Library (55 W. Center St.): This beautiful building, listed on April 15, 1983, has served the community as a library for many years.
  • Beaver County Courthouse (90 E. Center St.): This impressive building, listed on October 6, 1970, is where important county decisions have been made for a long time.
  • Beaver Opera House (55 E. Center St.): Imagine going to a show here! This historic opera house was listed on February 11, 1982.
  • Beaver Relief Society Meetinghouse (51 N. 100 East): This building, listed on November 29, 1983, was an important meeting place for the community.
  • James Boyter Shop (50 W. 200 North): Listed on April 15, 1983, this shop shows us what businesses were like in early Beaver.
  • Louis W. Harris Flour Mill (915 E. 200 North): This mill, listed on September 17, 1982, was vital for processing grain and feeding the community.
  • Low Hotel (95 N. Main St.): If you were traveling through Beaver long ago, you might have stayed at this hotel, listed on November 29, 1983.
  • Mansfield, Murdock and Co. Store (1–11 N. Main St.): This store, listed on November 29, 1983, was a central place for people to buy goods.
  • Meeting Hall (1st North and 300 East): This hall, listed on September 17, 1982, was a gathering spot for the community.
  • Odd Fellows Hall (33-35 N. Main St.): Listed on November 29, 1983, this building was used by the Odd Fellows, a fraternal organization.
  • J.F. Tolton Grocery (25 N. Main St.): This grocery store, listed on November 29, 1983, was where people bought their food and supplies.
  • US Post Office-Beaver Main (20 S. Main St.): This post office, listed on November 27, 1989, has been a place for sending and receiving mail for many years.

Other Important Historic Sites in Beaver County

Beyond Beaver City, other unique places in the county are also recognized for their historical importance.

  • Fort Cameron (East of Beaver on State Route 153): This historic fort, listed on September 9, 1974, played a role in the area's past.
  • Frisco Charcoal Kilns (West of Milford off State Route 21): These kilns, listed on March 9, 1982, were used to make charcoal, which was important for mining operations.
  • Upper Beaver Hydroelectric Power Plant Historic District (State Route 153 10 miles east of Beaver): This power plant, listed on April 20, 1989, shows how electricity was brought to the area.
  • Wildhorse Canyon Obsidian Quarry (Address Restricted, near Milford): This archaeological site, listed on May 13, 1976, is special because it's the only known place in Utah where ancient people gathered obsidian (a type of volcanic glass) to make tools.

Historic Places in Minersville

Minersville also has its own historic buildings.

  • Jenner-Griffiths House (10 N. 300 East): This house in Minersville was listed on May 16, 1985.
  • Minersville City Hall (60 W. Main St.): This city hall, listed on April 1, 1985, has been a center for local government.
  • Rollins-Eyre House (113 W. Main St.): This house was added to the list on January 30, 1995.

Former Historic Listings

Sometimes, a place that was once on the National Register of Historic Places is removed from the list. This can happen for different reasons, like if the building is changed too much or is no longer standing.

  • Beaver High School (150 N. Main St., Beaver): This school was listed on September 17, 1982, but was removed from the list on May 15, 2001.
  • John Riggs and Mae Bain Murdock House (94 W. Center St., Beaver): This house was listed on November 29, 1983, and delisted on August 13, 1990.
  • James Whitaker House (395 N. 300 East, Beaver): This house was listed on April 15, 1983, and delisted on August 13, 1990.

Images for kids

  • Ashworth House 100 West Beaver Utah

    John Ashworth House (100 West)

  • Beaver Utah Library

    Beaver City Library

  • Old Beaver County Ut courthouse

    Beaver County Courthouse

  • Beaver Utah Opera House

    Beaver Opera House

  • Relief Society Meetinghouse Beaver Utah

    Beaver Relief Society Meetinghouse

  • Bird House Beaver Utah

    Edward Bird House

  • James Boyter House Beaver Utah

    James Boyter House

  • Boyter Shop Beaver Utah

    James Boyter Shop

  • Burt House Beaver Utah

    William Burt House

  • Crosby House Beaver Utah

    Alma Crosby House

  • Dalten House Beaver Utah

    Charles A. Dalten House

  • Farnsworth Barn Beaver Utah

    Julia P.M. Farnsworth Barn

  • Farnsworth House Beaver Utah

    Julia Farnsworth House

  • George Fennemore House Beaver Utah

    Dr. George Fennemore House

  • James Fennemore House Beaver Utah

    James Fennemore House

  • Edward Fernley House Beaver Utah

    Edward Fernley House

  • William Fernley House Beaver Utah

    William Fernley House

  • FORT CAMERON

    Fort Cameron

  • Caroline Fotheringham House Beaver Utah

    Caroline Fotheringham House

  • William Fotheringham House Beaver Utah

    William Fotheringham House

  • Frisco Charcoal Kilns

    Frisco Charcoal Kilns

  • Greenwood House Beaver Utah

    William Greenwood House

  • John Grimshaw House Beaver Utah

    John Grimshaw House

  • Harris Mill Beaver Utah

    Louis W. Harris Flour Mill

  • Louis Harris House Beaver Utah

    Louis W. Harris House

  • Sarah Harris House Beaver Utah

    Sarah Eliza Harris House

  • House 325 S Beaver Utah

    House at 325 S. Main St.

  • Jackson House Beaver Utah

    Samuel Jackson House

  • Lee House Beaver Utah

    John Ruphard Lee House

  • Low Hotel Beaver Utah

    Low Hotel

  • Maeser House Beaver Utah

    Reinhard Maeser House

  • Mansfield Store Beaver Utah

    Mansfield, Murdock and Co. Store

  • McEvan House Beaver Utah

    Mathew McEvan House

  • Meeting Hall Beaver Utah

    Meeting Hall

  • Morris House Beaver Utah

    Andrew James Morris House

  • Almira Murdock House Beaver Utah

    Almira Lott Murdock House

  • John Murdock House Beaver Utah

    John Riggs and Mary Ellen Wolfenden Murdock House

  • Nowers House Beaver Utah

    Wilson G. Nowers House

  • Odd Fellows Hall Beaver Utah

    Odd Fellows Hall

  • Puffer House Beaver Utah

    Ephraim Orvel Puffer House

  • Reeves House Beaver Utah

    Sylvester H. Reeves House

  • James Robinson House Beaver Utah

    James E. Robinson House

  • Warren Shepherd House Beaver Utah

    Dr. Warren Shepherd House

  • Harriet Shepherd House Beaver Utah

    Harriet S. Shepherd House

  • Seth Smith House Beaver Utah

    Seth W. Smith House

  • Stephens House Beaver Utah

    Mitchell M. Stephens House

  • Mary Thompson House Beaver Utah

    Mary I. Thompson House

  • William Thompson House Beaver Utah

    William Thompson House

  • Tolton Grocery Beaver Utah

    J.F. Tolton Grocery

  • Beaver Utah Power Plant Historic District

    Upper Beaver Hydroelectric Power Plant Historic District

  • Beaver Utah post office

    US Post Office-Beaver Main

  • Charles White House Beaver Utah

    Charles Dennis White House

  • Maggie White House Beaver Utah

    Maggie Gillies White House

  • Elliot Willden House Beaver Utah

    Elliot Willden House

  • Feargus Willden House Beaver Utah

    Feargus O'Connor Willden House

  • Yardley House Beaver Utah

    John Yardley House

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