(Browns Park UT)
John and his wife Nellie came to this remote, unsettled area in 1880, and established their ranch. They lived in a small dugout shelter the first year while developing the other structures and main house.
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Situated on the Green River, they operated a ferry, store, blacksmith, raised cattle and crops, and served as postmaster for the area. It is now a state historic site
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The current main house and store was reconstructed like the original in 1984-5. They dug a small canal to a waterwheel which supplied water for their crops and herd.
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Tragically, John was murdered in 1909 by two drifters who mistakenly thought he was wealthy, but found nothing worth stealing from the ranch.
Camp: BLM-Indian Crossing CG
Scene: Historic ranch buildings
Some really interesting pics Pleinguy. I wonder if they were Mormon.
No telling about their religion. However, they provided much needed services for a remote area; important enough to be designated a state historic site.
Another fantastic find. Thanks for letting us know about it.
It was a good ways off the main highway, but worth the visit.