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Show SUMMIT COUNTY'S EARLY AGENDA The West was offi opened during the 1 820's when fur trappers and traders crisscrossed regions of the Rocky Mountains in search of beaver to trap. These mountainmen, the likes of im Bridger, oe Meek, William Ashley Bill Sublette. Tom Fitzpatrick, and Davey lackson, knew the high mountain valleys and the beaver rich streams. cial operation of a northern route from St. Louis to San Francisco, which ran through Salt Lake City and Summit days later, they would enter the Valley of the Great Salt Lake, following the same trail blazed a year earDonner-Ree- d lier ly the County. The Overland Stage Company covered the route In 25 until 869 when days ed Party. semi-week- se 1 jy the Transcontinental Railroad was Purchasing the rights ment In Summit Route, linking the West Coast with points East, traveled the now well-wo- canyon Rush was on and 49'ers. on their way to Sutter's Mill and California and lacking knowledgeable leadership, hacked a trail through Summit County into the Salt Party, gold, passed over the same trail as the Donner-Ree- d Party and the Mormon Pioneers. Lake Wiley They experienced delays of many days, which contributed to destiny Many feel the trail they blazed through Summit County allowed extra days for the soon to follow Mormon Pioneers, enabling them to plant early enough to harvest their crops and avoid starvation. their Mormon The Gold Donner-Ree- d ed sets Under the direction of Brigham Young, the Hennefer brothers, William and lames, established a settlement along the Weber River. The town of Henefer is a tribute to their efforts. Brigham Young and sefe acompaiyof 148 camped along the The Central Overland Stage Company, at the outbreak of the Civil War. began east bank of the Weber River near the present town of Henefer. Five known as Chalk Creek, and the present day County seat, was settled in 1 8S9. Thomas Rhoades is credited with finding the first coal near Coalville. Later veins were discov- The Overland Mail County 4 The Coalville, first ered and coal became the dominent element of commerce in the Chalk Creek area. completed. to Park City from Parky P Pratt. Samuel C. Snyder established Snydervillc. This was the first settle- setf . Trail The Pony rn down the so Summit County through the Wiley of the Great Salt Lake, across Nevada, and on to California. Sent to protect the mail route through Utah was Col. Edward Connor and a dispatch of U.S. Army troops. It was during their assignment that Col. Connor encouraged his men. during their hours, to explore for what was believed to be vast mineral deposits. The Express was born in I860 in a Quest for faster mail delivery between St. loscph, Missouri and Sacramento. The .800 mile route was covered in about 10 days utilizing horse and rider galloping between 1 57 way stations. The route ran parallel with the 'Mormon Trail through Salt Lake City and up the canyon dissect1 ing Summit County off-du- ty encouragement paid off. Silver was discovered. That discovery led to Park City becoming a "Boom Town and maldng of several silver mining millionaires, among them George A. Hearst and Samuel Ncwhouse. sees Summit County was settled in 1853 by Samuel Snyder. In 854 an act of territorial legislature provided for the organization of Summit County The County, however, was not officially organized until March, 1861. Wlanship was the first County seat. 1 See us for all your Automotive and Farm Supply parts needs Coalville Auto and Farm Supply Wes Robinson iujak SSSr. Coalville 4lSSk 'EEr. 336-25- 74 Have a great time at the Fair! NAPA PEALER A. wendolyn s FAIR SPECIAL! HernstiUM Efibij Sets JUVENILl Quilt Blanket Burp Jacket All ready to be crocheted around! FLANNELS GALORE! SEE OUR NEW LOCATION! The middle of Coalville Main Street! 20 South Main St., Coalville, gwengquilts.com UT 435-336-87- 70 Coalville & ftamas Health Centers want to wish the Summit County Fair THE VERY BEST OF LUCK OH THEIR CELEBRATION! Dr. Wain Allen, M.D. Fiamily Staff Coalville 336-440- 3 J |