Fairfield in Utah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Historic Site in Journalism

Photographed By Jeremy Snow, June 23, 2024

1. Historic Site in Journalism Marker

Inscription. Valley Tan (Nov. 6, 1858 - Feb. 22, 1860) Utah's first non-Mormon newspaper, was conceived and had its major circulation in Camp Floyd. Kirk Anderson, its founder, made it an "opposition paper," but eventually under another publisher it gave support to Mormon Political Candidates.

Utah Professional Chapter - Sigma Delta Chi

Erected by Sigma Delta Chi.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Historic Sites in Journalism series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 6, 1858.

Location. 40° 15.632′ N, 112° 5.577′ W. Marker is in Fairfield, Utah, in Utah County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and N 75 W, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 86 W Main Street, Cedar Valley UT 84013, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fairfield-Camp Floyd-Fort Crittenden / The Pony Express (here, next to this marker); Col. Philip St. George Cooke (here, next to this marker); Lodging for Travelers of the American West (a few steps from this marker); Rush Valley Station (approx.

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11.2 miles away); Jordan Narrows (approx. 15 miles away); Camp W.G. Williams Hostess House/Officers Club (approx. 15 miles away); Indian Ford Ferry (Rocky Ford Ferry) (approx. 15.2 miles away).

Photographed By Jeremy Snow, June 23, 2024

2. Historic Site in Journalism Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.