Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Probate records utah state archives and records service. Uintah and duchesne county, is located exactly on the county boundary on the eastern edge of roosevelt. The history centers staff and volunteers are working on a variety of county history projects. Later the uncompahgre utes were moved to the uintah and newly created uncompahgre indian reservations from western colorado. For many years, the homesteaders made heroic efforts to divert water from the duchesne river to their farms on blue bench. D o n n a barton, compiler, memoirs of the once silent uintah mountains roosevelt, ut. Duchesne early duchesne settlement explorers, trappers and traders, were here before brigham young sent a group in 1861 to prepare the way for mormon colonization, but in october 1861 the u. Its county seat is duchesne, and the largest city is roosevelt. Duchesne county, utah genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. The settlement of duchesne county is unique in utah history, for unlike much of the state, it did not occur under the direction of brigham young or the mormon church. Duchesne county, utah simple english wikipedia, the free.
Early history of duchesne county dillman, mildred miles, compiler on. The settlement of duchesne county is unique in utah. A history of duchesne county utah centennial county history. Stay in one of duchesnes destination resorts or camp on one of the. Second is duchesne, with 28, but duchesne also has kings peak, the states tallest at,528 feet above sea level. The duchesne county history center is located on the south side of the duchesne branch library s.
A history of duchesne county utah centennial county history series 97809738412 by barton, john d and a great selection of similar new. Early history of duchesne county utah dillman, mildred miles compiler on. Early history of duchesne county, preserved by the. County clerk, series 3745, contains incorporation case files recorded and kept by the duchesne county clerk. Duchesne county communities and the making of utah s twentyeight county 1 duchesne county communities and the making of utah s twentyeight county 2 from settlement to the great depression in one generation1.
The founding of utah duchesne county library system. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. The central portion of the basin has an elevation of 5,000 to 5,500 feet. Utah centennial county history series duchesne county 1998 by. This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The land that forms all of duchesne county and western uintah county had formerly belonged to the ute indians as part of their reservation. Duchesne county is the treasure house of old civilizations.
We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. Duchesne county, utah volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. Rather, it was settled by individuals who obtained 160 acres under the federal homestead act. The countys economy is based primarily on the livestock industry, but the area is also rich in oil and natural gas. As in uintah county to the east, duchesnes oil and natural gas extraction industries fluctuate according to international oil and natural gas markets. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in duchesne county. Duchesne, ut 84021 south side of duchesne branch library 4357380436. Stay in one of duchesne s destination resorts or camp on one of the. Birth records, marriage and death records, cemeteries, census, church records, probate records, and obituaries resources to find parents and family history since 1915, when the county was formed.
After brigham young sent a exploration party to the uintah basin they returned to. If you have any reference questions or are in need of library assistance please call the library phone number above or contact one of the library staff listed below through. Complete history of utah in encyclopedia form consisting of 575 articles and over 200 historic photographs. Duchesne county, utah genealogy trails history group. The county s economy is based primarily on the livestock industry, but the area is also rich in oil and natural gas. The county is named for the major coal deposits in the area. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 21,403. The duchesne county recorder of deeds, located in duchesne, utah is a centralized office where public records are recorded, indexed, and stored in duchesne county, ut. The recorders office records warranty deeds, mortgages, and other instruments relating to real property located in duchesne county.
Duchesne county released the following announcement this morning. Duchesne county recorder of deeds duchesne, ut address. The board is open to patron input and concerns about the library and may be contacted through email as listed below. Duchesne county public notice regarding recorders office. Utahs duchesne county is located on the south slope and foothills of the longest eastwest mountain range in the continental united states, known as the uinta mountains. Duchesne county library system presents the countys history center. Duchesne, ut 84021 435 7382800 435 7382802 fax library hours. Utah s duchesne county is located on the south slope and foothills of the longest eastwest mountain range in the continental united states, known as the uinta mountains. Much of duchesne county was part of the uintah reservation, created 1861 by us president abraham lincoln as a. The settlement of duchesne county is unique in utah history, for unlike much of the state, it did not occur under the direction of brigham young. Board terms are four years, running from july to june. The population was 1,690 at the 2010 census, with an estimated population of 1,770 in 2018. Greasewood county 1856 1862 named for the greasewood plant growing in the area box elder county. Originally published by the university of utah press.
All utah state history staff is working remotely and can be reached via email. With altitudes less than 7,400 it was considered all season and linked fort duchesne, utah with the nearest railhead, price, utah. Myths and legends of the uintas usda forest service. Division of corporations and commercial code, series 7184, contain current incorporations in duchesne county. Duchesne county history agency histories utah state archives agency histories from the division of archives and records service which describe the agencys function, organizational history, and sometimes list people who have held prominent positions in that agency. A history of duchesne county utah centennial county. Carbon county, utah carbon county education, geography, and history. The first class had about fifteen pupils, who had to provide books from their.
Livestock market beef exhibitor, due to the current situation covid 19 we are canceling the market beef tagging which were scheduled for april 15 th and april 23 rd. Barton duchesne county, in the uinta basin of northeastern utah, was opened for homesteading in 1905, the last region in the state settled by euroamericans an, d among the last settled areas in the continental united states. As in uintah county to the east, duchesne s oil and natural gas extraction industries fluctuate according to international oil and natural gas markets. Carbon county is a county located in the state of utah. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records, free property records, free death records and more. Duchesne county 4h and youth utah state university. A history of duchesne county by john d barton, 97809738412, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Duchesne is a city in and the county seat of duchesne county, utah, united states. Desert county 1852 1862 named for the surrounding desert. Early history of duchesne county, preserved by the duchesne. The duchesne county library board serves as the public representatives in charge of library governance, planning, policy making, finances, and staffing. Located between denver and salt lake city, the county s scenic attractions and unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities attract. Fort duchesne white pages phone books in utah ut whitepages. Summit county utah daggett county utah uintah county utah carbon county utah utah county. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. In 1914, the utah legislature created duchesne county from part of wasatch county. Summit encompasses 39 of the states tallest named peaks the most of any county in utah. When the utah territorial legislature established the jurisdiction and authority of county probate courts in 1851, it established the jurisdiction of these courts over probate. Birth records, marriage and death records, cemeteries, census, church records.
The southern rim of the basin is formed by the tavaputs plateau of the book cliffs, and the western rim is formed by the wasatch mountains. On august 27, 1905, homesteading began in earnest on the former uintah reservation. Duchesne county, utah free public records black book online. Duchesne county centennial event center home facebook. Early history of duchesne county, preserved by the duchesne chapter of the daughters of the utah pioneers mildred miles dillman. Mar 31, 2020 duchesne county public notice regarding recorders office. Duchesne county is located just an hour away from heber valley and is the perfect destination for families to come together and enjoy a variety of activities such as atving, boating, fishing, swimming, golfing, hiking and archery. The formatting and pagination of this web version of the code may vary from the official hard copy of the code. The countys largest celebration is the outlaw festival, a monthlong festival held each summer in vernal which celebrates the old west traditions and folklore that were part of. Major streams running through the county include the strawberry, duchesne, lake. Incorporation case files from the department of commerce. The research center is available to respond to requests for records and information by phone and email. The legislature granted county probate courts authority to probate wills, administer the estates of deceased persons, and.
Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. Located between denver and salt lake city, the countys scenic attractions and unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities attract. Duchesne was made the county seat on nov 5, 1914, by popular vote of the citizens of the county. You are not on the duchesne county official website, you are on, a private website that is not affiliated with any government agency. Beginning tuesday, march 31, 2020 the duchesne county recorder will be closed to the public. But their efforts ended in failure for the farmersand financial disaster for knight. Recognizing the importance of utahs counties, the utah state legislature established in 1991 a centennial history project to write and publish county histories as part of utahs statehood centennial commemoration. Recognizing the importance of utah s counties, the utah state legislature established in 1991 a centennial history project to write and publish county histories as part of utah s statehood centennial commemoration. The utah state legislature created duchesne county in 1914 from part of wasatch county. List of counties in utah simple english wikipedia, the free. A history of duchesne county utah centennial county history series 97809738412 by barton, john d and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. You can find a staff directory under the about us tab above. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Duchesne blm utah department of natural resources map. Guide to duchesne county, utah ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Asphalt ridge divides the utah portion of the basin into two unequal parts. Unlike the rest of utah, duchesne county was not settled by mormon pioneers. In response the recorders office will no longer be taking appointment for research andor document retrieval. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more.
The states highest mountain, kings peak at,528 feet above sea level, is located in the countys uinta mountains. Duchesne county, utah free public records searches at black book online. Cedar county 1856 1862 named for the numerous cedar trees growing in the area which are actually juniper trees utah county. As of the 2010 united states census, the population was 18,607. From 1906 to 1914 roosevelt was in wasatch county, but in 1914 duchesne. Call ty winterton at 4357381164 or jennifer peatross at 4357381144 for rental rates, building reservations and to.
Duchesne county, utah county code this code was last updated by ordinance 19372 passed may 6, 2019. List of counties in utah simple english wikipedia, the. Incorporation case files from duchesne county utah. Duchesne county communities and the making of utahs twentyeight county1 duchesne county communities and the making of utahs twentyeight county2. Duchesne white pages phone books in utah ut whitepages. Homesteaders were required to prove that they intended to farm the land.
Duchesne county, utah public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. The utah centennial county history series was a result of this project. History of duchesne county duchesne county chamber of. As of the 2010 census, the county had a population of 18,607. Much of duchesne county was part of the uintah reservation, created 1861 by us president abraham lincoln as a permanent home of the uintah and white river utes. Its history is a microcosm of that of the west, featuring various groups of native. A history of duchesne county utah centennial county history series john d barton on. There are still many acres where dwellings once stood, where ancient feet have trod, and where the peoples of different cultures have fought with nature and foes for a bare existence. The duchesne county library system consists of two branches with a headquarters branch in duchesne city and another branch in roosevelt.
The system serves the approximately 20,000 residents of duchesne county and the western portion of uintah county. Mormons, miners, padres, mountain men, and the openi. Lee correll for the utah historical quarterly, provides. County fips code county seat established origin meaning of name population2010 area2010.