The Henry J. Wheeler Farm remains as one of the few remaining farmsteads from the 19th century that is located in the Salt Lake Valley. It is a fully functional farm with animals and crop planting, growing and harvesting activities. Growth, development, housing and other changes over the years have resulted in the loss of most such places. To help preserve this historic gem it was listed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1976.
This 75-acre treasure includes several original 1898 buildings including the farm house and several outbuildings and plenty of cropland and open wilderness. There is also an ice house, chicken house, work shed and a granary. The original barn used to be here but it burned down in 1973 and has since been rebuilt. There is a swift moving stream running through the property that is used for irrigation and for providing water to two ice ponds.
The Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Department currently operate the farm. It is the only historic site operated by the county. It was originally planned by Henry J. Wheeler, who was the third son of early Mormon converts from England, and his wife Sariah. Salt Lake County purchased the property in 1969 and it became later became a restoration project of the 1976 U.S. Bicentennial of the American Revolution. It has evolved and a barn has been reconstructed along with a blacksmith shop and a store.
The farm animals and crops are overseen by Utah State University programs. The local Granite School District also incorporates the farm into some of its vocational program classroom activities.
Admission is free and the farm is open every day during daylight hours. There is a museum with plenty of open space, picnic facilities and even a playground for children. The Playground Fort has quickly become a public favorite. The current playground was completed in 2011 and a toddler addition was also donated making it a kid favorite. Public and private events can be held at rented spots in the Activity Barn, the Ice House, the Party House and in the Lawns/Pavilion areas.
The rear 40-acres is now a natural landscape retreat wherein peace and solitude can be enjoyed right in the middle of the city. Wandering through this area may help you feel like you are in the middle of the natural wilderness that has been gobbled up by local residents and businesses over the years since the turn of the century.
This is the perfect place in the city to get a few of historical farm life, enjoy the outdoors, the playground and especially the natural trails and landscape while taking a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. You’ll find farm at 6351 South and 900 East in Murray.
Check out the Family History Library too.
This 75-acre treasure includes several original 1898 buildings including the farm house and several outbuildings and plenty of cropland and open wilderness. There is also an ice house, chicken house, work shed and a granary. The original barn used to be here but it burned down in 1973 and has since been rebuilt. There is a swift moving stream running through the property that is used for irrigation and for providing water to two ice ponds.
The Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Department currently operate the farm. It is the only historic site operated by the county. It was originally planned by Henry J. Wheeler, who was the third son of early Mormon converts from England, and his wife Sariah. Salt Lake County purchased the property in 1969 and it became later became a restoration project of the 1976 U.S. Bicentennial of the American Revolution. It has evolved and a barn has been reconstructed along with a blacksmith shop and a store.
The farm animals and crops are overseen by Utah State University programs. The local Granite School District also incorporates the farm into some of its vocational program classroom activities.
Admission is free and the farm is open every day during daylight hours. There is a museum with plenty of open space, picnic facilities and even a playground for children. The Playground Fort has quickly become a public favorite. The current playground was completed in 2011 and a toddler addition was also donated making it a kid favorite. Public and private events can be held at rented spots in the Activity Barn, the Ice House, the Party House and in the Lawns/Pavilion areas.
The rear 40-acres is now a natural landscape retreat wherein peace and solitude can be enjoyed right in the middle of the city. Wandering through this area may help you feel like you are in the middle of the natural wilderness that has been gobbled up by local residents and businesses over the years since the turn of the century.
This is the perfect place in the city to get a few of historical farm life, enjoy the outdoors, the playground and especially the natural trails and landscape while taking a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. You’ll find farm at 6351 South and 900 East in Murray.
Check out the Family History Library too.
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