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Show Browns Park contains many historical structures One of the more fascinating sites administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Utah is the John Jarvie Historic Ranch in Browns Park near the Colorado and Wyoming borders. The area is named for John Jarvie, a Scotsman who settled in Browns Park in 1878 and soon established a store and post office, according to BLM spokesmen. Jarvie's store was a regular stopping place for anyone traveling through or living in the three corners area. Some of the more notable visitors to the Jarvie property were outlaws Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid and Ann Bassett who was known as Queen of the Rustlers. There are many historic structures and artifacts found on the 35 acre Jarvie property. Most notable among the remains are a stone house, dugout, blacksmith shop and livestock corrals. The stone house was built in 1888 by an outlaw who rode with the Wild Bunch. He was later hanged by vigilantes for his part in a local murder. A small collection of local artifacts and antiques still can be viewed within the house. The BLM welcomes visitors to Browns Park and the Jarvie property, but cautions them that this remote area is accessible only by dirt roads. Because no services are available in the area, persons should carry extra gasoline, tire chains, food and water, and a shovel. Information about road conditions can be obtained from the BLM Vernal District Office. Also at the Vernal District is a brochure containing historical information and a detailed map showing access roads into Browns Park and the Jarvie property. |
