A Short History
Of Plymouth, Utah
Plymouth was first settled in 1869 by Joseph & William Merrill
(brothers), Harman D. Pierson, John Taylor and Isaac E. Zundel. The
men and their families lived in tents their first summer, but then laid out
a one-block townsite in the fall and three cabins were built for those who
stayed the winter. The area became known as "Square
Town." In the early 1870's the town was named
"Plymouth."
Solomon Warner was the first child born in Plymouth. His parents, Amos
and Phoebe Warner were visiting the home of Elizabeth and Isaac Zundel and
their son was born January 13, 1870.
Walter Felts was the first school teacher in Plymouth. A schoolhouse
was built in 1871, and the school district became known as "Zerahemla."
For many years, Plymouth was part of the Portage Ward. Harmon D.
Pearson served as the presiding officer of the Plymouth Branch. The
Plymouth Ward was organized in 1884 with Myron J. Richards serving as
bishop; Garret H. Wolverton, first counselor; and James H. Hess, second
counselor. The areas of Riverside and Fielding were part of this ward.
Plymouth was put on the map in the early 1880's when it got it's first post
office. Don Lamb was the first postmaster. Until this time, mail
was delivered to the home of Harmon D. Pierson. Garret Wolverton
carried the mail from Corrine to Plymouth,and, for a while, Ben Williams
carried the mail from Collinston.
Incorporation:
Written 1969 by Nola Star
In 1935 Plymouth was incorporated. $35,000
was raised through government aid to install a water system. In 1936-37 the
water was piped into the homes and most of the old wells that had furnished
water through the years were filled up. According to information kept by
Annice Lamb, the telephone line went through Plymouth about 1900, the main
highway was built about 1910, and changed to west of town in 1954, and
electric lights came in April 1928.
Mayors who have served Plymouth have been: Orvil Nish, Keith Lamb, Carl
Starr, Austin Nish, Clyde Steed, and Jesse Lamb.
