Cedar county 1856 1862 named for the numerous cedar trees growing in the area which are actually juniper trees utah county. D o n n a barton, compiler, memoirs of the once silent uintah mountains roosevelt, ut. The formatting and pagination of this web version of the code may vary from the official hard copy of the code. Stay in one of duchesne s destination resorts or camp on one of the. Duchesne white pages phone books in utah ut whitepages. Duchesne county, utah county code this code was last updated by ordinance 19372 passed may 6, 2019. Carbon county is a county located in the state of utah. 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. Probate records utah state archives and records service. In response the recorders office will no longer be taking appointment for research andor document retrieval.
Duchesne was made the county seat on nov 5, 1914, by popular vote of the citizens of the county. The land that forms all of duchesne county and western uintah county had formerly belonged to the ute indians as part of their reservation. The first class had about fifteen pupils, who had to provide books from their. Duchesne county is the treasure house of old civilizations. The name duchesne is taken from the name of the river that runs through town and may have been named by fur trappers in the 1820s in honor of mother rose philippine duchesne, founder of the school of the sacred heart near st. Duchesne blm utah department of natural resources map.
The legislature granted county probate courts authority to probate wills, administer the estates of deceased persons, and. Duchesne county, utah simple english wikipedia, the free. Incorporation case files from duchesne county utah. 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. Lee correll for the utah historical quarterly, provides. The purpose of the recorder of deeds is to ensure the accuracy of duchesne county property and land records and to preserve their continuity. Duchesne county public notice regarding recorders office. The county s economy is based primarily on the livestock industry, but the area is also rich in oil and natural gas. The settlement of duchesne county is unique in utah. Beginning tuesday, march 31, 2020 the duchesne county recorder will be closed to the public.
Greasewood county 1856 1862 named for the greasewood plant growing in the area box elder county. Its county seat is duchesne, and the largest city is roosevelt. Homesteaders were required to prove that they intended to farm the land. Duchesne, ut 84021 south side of duchesne branch library 4357380436. 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. 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. Division of corporations and commercial code, series 7184, contain current incorporations in duchesne county. You are not on the duchesne county official website, you are on, a private website that is not affiliated with any government agency. Early history of duchesne county utah dillman, mildred miles compiler on. Duchesne county communities and the making of utahs twentyeight county1 duchesne county communities and the making of utahs twentyeight county2.
Duchesne county, utah free public records black book online. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 21,403. Call ty winterton at 4357381164 or jennifer peatross at 4357381144 for rental rates, building reservations and to. Duchesne, ut 84021 435 7382800 435 7382802 fax library hours. County fips code county seat established origin meaning of name population2010 area2010.
Asphalt ridge divides the utah portion of the basin into two unequal parts. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. 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. List of counties in utah simple english wikipedia, the free. 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. The countys economy is based primarily on the livestock industry, but the area is also rich in oil and natural gas.
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. Carbon county, utah carbon county education, geography, and history. But their efforts ended in failure for the farmersand financial disaster for knight. The population was 1,690 at the 2010 census, with an estimated population of 1,770 in 2018. From 1906 to 1914 roosevelt was in wasatch county, but in 1914 duchesne. Duchesne is a city in and the county seat of duchesne county, utah, united states. List of counties in utah simple english wikipedia, the. Duchesne county centennial event center home facebook. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Located between denver and salt lake city, the county s scenic attractions and unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities attract. Early history of duchesne county, preserved by the duchesne chapter of the daughters of the utah pioneers mildred miles dillman. The utah state legislature created duchesne county in 1914 from part of wasatch county. 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. The recorders office records warranty deeds, mortgages, and other instruments relating to real property located in duchesne county.
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. Mar 31, 2020 duchesne county public notice regarding recorders office. Much of duchesne county was part of the uintah reservation, created 1861 by us president abraham lincoln as a. Duchesne county, utah genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. After brigham young sent a exploration party to the uintah basin they returned to.
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 the history of uintah county. 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. A history of duchesne county utah centennial county. Summit county utah daggett county utah uintah county utah carbon county utah utah county. As of the 2010 united states census, the population was 18,607. Duchesne county released the following announcement this morning. County clerk, series 3745, contains incorporation case files recorded and kept by the duchesne county clerk. The duchesne county library board serves as the public representatives in charge of library governance, planning, policy making, finances, and staffing. Duchesne county, utah volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. History of duchesne county duchesne county chamber of. Major streams running through the county include the strawberry, duchesne, lake. Originally published by the university of utah press. The utah centennial county history series was a result of this project. 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.
As in uintah county to the east, duchesne s oil and natural gas extraction industries fluctuate according to international oil and natural gas markets. 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. Rather, it was settled by individuals who obtained 160 acres under the federal homestead act. Birth records, marriage and death records, cemeteries, census, church records. 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. A history of duchesne county utah centennial county history series 97809738412 by barton, john d and a great selection of similar new. Duchesne county, utah free public records searches at black book online. Unlike the rest of utah, duchesne county was not settled by mormon pioneers. 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. Summit encompasses 39 of the states tallest named peaks the most of any county in utah. As of the 2010 census, the county had a population of 18,607. 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 97809738412 by barton, john d and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. In 1914, the utah legislature created duchesne county from part of wasatch county.
Duchesne county library system presents the countys history center. 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 central portion of the basin has an elevation of 5,000 to 5,500 feet. The research center is available to respond to requests for records and information by phone and email. 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. Early history of duchesne county dillman, mildred miles, compiler on. 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. 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. 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. Early history of duchesne county, preserved by the. 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. A history of duchesne county utah centennial county history series john d barton on. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. The history centers staff and volunteers are working on a variety of county history projects. 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. With altitudes less than 7,400 it was considered all season and linked fort duchesne, utah with the nearest railhead, price, utah. Incorporation case files from the department of commerce.
The county is named for the major coal deposits in the area. You can find a staff directory under the about us tab above. Early history of duchesne county, preserved by the duchesne. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. Mormons, miners, padres, mountain men, and the openi. The founding of utah duchesne county library system. 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. 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. 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. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in duchesne county. Very little research has been done within its borders. The duchesne county library system consists of two branches with a headquarters branch in duchesne city and another branch in roosevelt. The duchesne branch also houses the duchesne county history center.
Complete history of utah in encyclopedia form consisting of 575 articles and over 200 historic photographs. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Uintah and duchesne county, is located exactly on the county boundary on the eastern edge of roosevelt. Duchesne county, utah public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. Later the uncompahgre utes were moved to the uintah and newly created uncompahgre indian reservations from western colorado. 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. Located between denver and salt lake city, the countys scenic attractions and unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities attract.
Myths and legends of the uintas usda forest service. The system serves the approximately 20,000 residents of duchesne county and the western portion of uintah county. A history of duchesne county utah centennial county history. For many years, the homesteaders made heroic efforts to divert water from the duchesne river to their farms on blue bench. Duchesne county, utah genealogy trails history group. All utah state history staff is working remotely and can be reached via email. On august 27, 1905, homesteading began in earnest on the former uintah reservation. As in uintah county to the east, duchesnes oil and natural gas extraction industries fluctuate according to international oil and natural gas markets. Desert county 1852 1862 named for the surrounding desert. Board terms are four years, running from july to june. Fort duchesne white pages phone books in utah ut whitepages. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. The duchesne county history center is located on the south side of the duchesne branch library s. 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.