The Uintah Basin is a prominent home for Gilsonite mining and is one of the largest Gilsonite deposits in the world. Many mid-nineteenth century mining towns still have remnants of …
Prehistoric Antelope Trap Site Documentation
UCSS stewards are headed north to assist Utah’s Trust Lands Administration with the documentation of a historic antelope trap. Volunteers will spend the day working alongside …
Fort Douglas Walking Tour
Take a look at this fantastic Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month event and get ready for May 2025. Every year in Utah, organizations around the …
Protecting Nine Mile Canyon’s Rich Archaeological Legacy with SHPO’s Archaeology Grant
On a private location within Utah’s renowned Nine Mile Canyon, lies a rich and unique archaeological landscape. Known for its dense concentration of ancient sites, …
Fort Douglas and the Olympics
With the International Olympic Committee’s exciting recent announcement that Salt Lake City will host the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the Utah State Historic …
Exploring Utah’s Past through SHPO’s Archaeology Grant
A recent archaeological survey funded by SHPO’s Archaeology Grant has uncovered new insights into southern Utah’s history. This project marks a significant step forward in …
Preserving History at McConkie Ranch: An Archaeology Grant Initiative
Nestled in the serene landscapes of Vernal, Utah, McConkie Ranch is home to one of North America’s most significant collections of petroglyphs. These pre-contact rock …
Grant Deadline: Archaeology Grant
The deadline for Round 1 of Archaeology Grant funding is December 31, 2024. Private landowners, trusts, cities, and counties that would like to learn about …
MOUNTAIR ACRES SUBDIVISION HISTORIC DISTRICT, MILLCREEK, SALT LAKE COUNTY
The Mountair Acres Subdivision Historic District in Millcreek, Salt Lake County, is locally significant under Criterion C in the area of Architecture. Mountair Acres is …
WILLIAM H. & HELEN MILLER HOUSE, FARMINGTON, DAVIS COUNTY
The William H. and Helen Miller House in Farmington, Davis County, Utah, was originally constructed ca. 1868 and is significant at the local level under …
JESSE & MIRIAM SMITH HOUSE, FARMINGTON, DAVIS COUNTY
The Jesse and Miriam Smith House in Farmington, Davis County, Utah, was originally constructed ca. 1855 with a ca. 1890 primary addition and is significant …
HENRY & LEATHA CHAFFIN HOUSE, FARMINGTON, DAVIS COUNTY
The Henry and Leatha Chaffin House in Farmington, Davis County, Utah, was originally constructed ca. 1881 and is significant at the local level under Criterion …