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Lehi Historical Society Launches 36-Marker Program to Showcase Local History

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A close-up detail of a weathered bronze historical marker set against a backdrop of sunlit Utah landscape elements, symbolizing the preservation of local heritage and new commemorative programs.
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The Lehi Historical Society is developing a 36-marker program to showcase the city's history, while Bear Lake State Park offers various beach and camping locations across Utah and Idaho.

Key takeaways

  • The Lehi Historical Marker Program will place 36 large markers around Lehi to teach local history.
  • Funding for the Lehi historical markers is provided by HADCO Construction and the PARC Program.
  • Bear Lake State Park offers several beach and camping options, including North Beach and Rendezvous Beach.
  • Recreational facilities at Bear Lake span both Utah and Idaho, including the Marina in Garden City and Mountain Fawn Campground.

The Lehi Historical Society is working to install 36 large historical markers throughout Lehi to educate residents and visitors about the city's past, according to a recent announcement by the society.

Program funding and key landmarks

The Lehi Historical Marker Program is funded by HADCO Construction and Lehi’s PARC Program. The initiative aims to highlight significant local landmarks, including the Lehi Tabernacle, the Jordan River Bridge, and the Utah Southern Railroad.

Additional planned marker locations

Other planned marker locations include the George Goates Farm, the Carter Airport, and the Lehi Roller Mills. The program also features sites such as the Christian and Sarah O. Knudsen House, the Thomas R. Cutler Mansion, and a marker commemorating the 1983 flood.

Bear Lake recreational opportunities

In nearby Bear Lake, various state park locations provide recreational opportunities across the Utah and Idaho borders. North Beach at Bear Lake State Park features a two-mile swimming area with a gradual lake bottom.

The Bear Lake State Park Marina in Garden City offers 20 reservable overnight boat slips and a group day use pavilion. On the east side of the lake in Utah, campgrounds such as Cisco Beach and Rainbow Cove are located north of Laketown. In Idaho, the Mountain Fawn Campground provides facilities for groups as large as 50 people.

Sources used (4)

  • bearlake.org.orgBear Lake Beaches in Utah and Idaho - White sand and crystal blue water.
  • www.lehihistory.org.orgOverview — Lehi Historical Society
  • etvnews.comWebCastle Gate Cemetery rededicated following restoration project
  • lehifreepress.comWebHow Lehi got its name: Four generations of mayors unite to unveil historical marker

How this story was made

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etvnews.comlehihistory.orglehifreepress.combearlake.org

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CityLehi, Garden City
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