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Historic Site


John Adams and John Adams Park
John Adams was born in Fairview, Franklin County, ID in 1878. He married Leuvenia Bishop in 1907 and they lived in Riverdale, ID until moving to Blue Creek in 1911. John was a rancher, livestock raiser, and wheat grower and maintained ranches in the Promontory and Blue Creek areas. The couple moved to Brigham City in 1919 and built a beautiful home at 176 North Main Street. John had a big, red barn that he kept on some property in Brigham City and raised and trained Palamino

Ken Bott
Dec 1, 20252 min read


100 S and 200 S Main
Photos that show the demolition of the block between 100 S and 200 S on Main Street in preparation for Smith's in 1981. I believe the photographer was Bruce Keyes.

Ken Bott
Dec 1, 20251 min read


Historic Site
This photo captures the 1934 razing of one of the early adobe buildings in Brigham City. It was the Cotton Thomas Hotel/first building...

Ken Bott
Jul 22, 20251 min read


Historical site northeast corner of 100 East and Forest
Northeast corner of 100 East and Forest A home was built on this corner by Abraham Hunsaker. It later was purchased by C.H. Davis...

Ken Bott
Jul 22, 20251 min read


First Burial in Brigham City
“According to records in the Brigham City Cemetery Department, the first burial was made on October 12, 1853, for the remains of Mary...

Ken Bott
Jul 22, 20252 min read


“Brigham City Historical Map”
This map was taken from the Brigham City Master Plan 2000 that was adopted by the Brigham City Planning Commission in 1989. It shows many...

Ken Bott
Apr 25, 20251 min read


“Reservoir Hill” or “Cemetery Hill”
“Reservoir Hill” or “Cemetery Hill” was the name given the hill that stands just east of the cemetery. Hazel Bott (who passed away in...

Ken Bott
Apr 18, 20251 min read
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