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{{Utah-stub}}''[[United States|United States]] > [[Utah|Utah]] > [[Utah County, Utah|Utah County]] > Payson''  
''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] > [[Utah Genealogy|Utah]] > [[Utah County, Utah Genealogy|Utah County]] > Payson''  


== Quick History  ==
== Quick History  ==


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payson,_Utah Wikipedia]  
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payson,_Utah Wikipedia] has an excellent article on Payson UT.


History of [http://www.onlineutah.com/paysonhistory.shtml Payson], Utah County, Utah.  
History of [http://www.onlineutah.com/paysonhistory.shtml Payson], Utah County, Utah.  
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==== Cemeteries  ====
==== Cemeteries  ====


[http://www.payson.org/index.php?module=ibcms&fxn=cemetery.main Payson City Cemetery]
'''Payson City Cemetery''' <br>
Payson City Cemetery Department<br>805 E 400  439 W Utah Ave<br>Payson, UT  84651-2042<br> (801) 465-5260


I was able to use this website to find my ancestors headstone: http://www.findagrave.com/  
*[http://www.paysonutah.org/img/File/Cemetery/Cemetery%20Burial%20List.pdf Payson City Cemetery] in Payson UT at official Payson City website
 
*[http://www.namesinstone.com/ViewMap.aspx?cemeteryId=183 Payson City Cemetery] in Payson UT at Names in Stone. Location of each burial shown on map.  
===== Payson City Cemetery Department  =====
*[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=77381&CScn=Payson+&CScntry=4&CSst=47&CScnty=2798& Payson City Cemetery] in Payson UT at Find a Grave
 
*[http://utahgravestones.org/cemetery.php?cemID=131 Payson City Cemetery] in Payson UT at Utah Gravestones
439 W Utah Ave<br>Payson, UT 84651-2042<br>(801) 465-5260
*[https://billiongraves.com/cemetery/Payson-City-Cemetery/107831 Payson City Cemetery] in Payson UT at Billion Graves. Headstone photos GPS tagged, index of photographed headstones. Cemetery location shown on&nbsp;Google map
 
===== Cemetery Location  =====
 
805 E 400 N<br>Payson, UT‎<br>[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=cemetery&ie=UTF8&hl=en&radius=0.37&sll=40.050269,-111.720421&sspn=0.01227,0.014141&rq=1&ev=p&hq=cemetery&hnear=&ll=40.050121,-111.719048&spn=0.01227,0.014141&z=16 Google Maps]
 
===== Links  =====
 
*[http://utahgravestones.org/cemetery.php?cemID=131 Utah Gravestone Photo Project] Table of names with "updated" dates for Payson cemetery
*[http://www.namesinstone.com/ViewMap.aspx?cemeteryId=183 Names in Stone]&nbsp;Search for names in Payson cemetery, will show location of plot.  
*[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=77381&CScnty=2798&CSsr=21& Findagrave.com] Search for names in Payson cemetery
*[http://history.utah.gov/apps/burials/execute/viewcemetery?id=UT2400 Payson City Cemetery] from Utah State History website (history.utah.gov): Descriptive information (contact info, number of plots, etc.)
*[http://www.payson.org/index.php?module=ibcms&fxn=cemetery.main Payson City Cemetery] on Official City Website (payson.org)
**[http://www.payson.org/img/File/Cemetery/Cemetery%20Burial%20List.pdf Cemetery Burial List] of persons buried in Payson Cemetery (PDF, 179 pages)


==== Church History and Records  ====
==== Church History and Records  ====
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==== Directories  ====
==== Directories  ====


Utah County and Utah Territorial Business Directory, Culmer, 1879-80 - Free (Don's List)<br>- includes every resident in Utah County, [http://www.evendon.net/PGHLookups/cgi-bin/HandOff-1_0.cgi?Utah1879+Utah1879+0233SP Payson] begins on the bottom of page 233-239  
*Utah County and Utah Territorial Business Directory, Culmer, 1879-80 - Free (Don's List)<br>- includes every resident in Utah County, [http://www.evendon.net/PGHLookups/cgi-bin/HandOff-1_0.cgi?Utah1879+Utah1879+0233SP Payson] begins on the bottom of page 233-239
 
*''Provo City and Utah County Directory : including the cities of Provo, American Fork, Lehi, Payson, Spanish Fork, and Springville'' <ref> ''Provo City and Utah County Directory : including the cities of Provo, American Fork, Lehi, Payson, Spanish Fork, and Springville'' {{FSC|979.224/P1 E4p}} </ref> Library has 1891 (film), 1904-05 (film), 1913-14, 1915-16, 1917-18, 1920, 1926 (film), 1930-31, 1935-36, 1941, 1946, 1950, 1955, 1961, 1965, 1969-70, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1987, 1996- .


==== Genealogical and Historical Societies  ====
==== Genealogical and Historical Societies  ====
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The [http://www.peteetneetmuseum.org/society.htm Payson Historical Society ]was founded in 1989 to collect and preserve historical items pertinent to Payson City History.  
The [http://www.peteetneetmuseum.org/society.htm Payson Historical Society ]was founded in 1989 to collect and preserve historical items pertinent to Payson City History.  


==== Georgraphy and Demographics  ====
==== Geography and Demographics  ====


*The [http://www.historymania.com/american_history/Payson%2C_Utah Georgraphy and Demographics ]of&nbsp;the 2000 Census listed 12,716 people.
*The [http://www.historymania.com/american_history/Payson%2C_Utah Geography and Demographics ]of&nbsp;the 2000 Census listed 12,716 people.


*The [http://www.peteetneetmuseum.org/history.htm History of Payson], the city&nbsp;initially called Peteetneet Creek, after a Ute Indian Chief is located about 60 miles south of Salt Lake, and is in Utah County.
*The [http://www.peteetneetmuseum.org/history.htm History of Payson], the city&nbsp;initially called Peteetneet Creek, after a Ute Indian Chief is located about 60 miles south of Salt Lake, and is in Utah County.
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[http://www.paysonlibrary.org/ Payson City Library ]is located on Main Street  
[http://www.paysonlibrary.org/ Payson City Library ]is located on Main Street  
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==== Museum  ====
==== Museum  ====


*[http://www.peteetneetmuseum.org/ Peteetneet Museum and Cultrual Arts Center ]is located in the historical Peteetneet School built in 1901, 10 North 600 East, Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-5265 FAX (801)465-9427
*[http://www.peteetneetmuseum.org/ Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center ]is located in the historical Peteetneet School built in 1901, 10 North 600 East, Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-5265 FAX (801)465-9427


*Take a [http://www.peteetneetmuseum.org/walking.htm Walking Tour of Old Fort Peteetneet, Old Fort Payson, and Historic Payson] and find out about some of the old homes, and historical sites in down town Payson.  
*Take a [http://www.peteetneetmuseum.org/walking.htm Walking Tour of Old Fort Peteetneet, Old Fort Payson, and Historic Payson] and find out about some of the old homes, and historical sites in down town Payson.  
*[http://www.peteetneetmuseum.org/exhibits.htm Exhibits] on the three floors of the Peteetneet Museum.
*[http://www.peteetneetmuseum.org/exhibits.htm Exhibits] on the three floors of the Peteetneet Museum.


==== <br> ====
==== Newspapers ====
 
==== News Papers ====


*[http://paysonads.com/ The Payson Chronicle ]145 Esat Utah Ave, Payson, Utah 84651, phone 801-465-9221
*[http://paysonads.com/ The Payson Chronicle ]145 Esat Utah Ave, Payson, Utah 84651, phone 801-465-9221
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*[http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/south/payson/ The Daily Herald ]is a Utah Valley newspaper which also reports on the Payson news.
*[http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/south/payson/ The Daily Herald ]is a Utah Valley newspaper which also reports on the Payson news.


==== Pioneers and People of Interest in Payson  ====
==== Schools====
 
*[http://heritage.uen.org/companies/Wc8e3e5d180898.htm Irene Colvin Corbett ]was a [http://www.peteetneetmuseum.org/rma.htm Payson Teacher ]and nurse who&nbsp;went to London to study, and on her return was&nbsp;lost on the Titanic, read a [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/174918/TITANIC-SINKING-LEFT-MARK-ON-A-UTAH-FAMILY.html Deseret News Article].
*[http://heritage.uen.org/companies/Wc8e3e5d180898.htm Daniel Stark&nbsp;]a Payson resident came on the Ship [http://californiapioneer.org/historic-events/ship-brooklyn Brooklyn]&nbsp;to Califorina, later&nbsp;he headed President Young called those Saints to come to Utah to&nbsp;help during Johnstons Army.
*The [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~sjensen/jensen/references/ref102.htm Curtis brothers, Lyman, Joseph and George ]were some of the first settlers of Peteetneet.
*The Ute Indian Chief, [http://www.blackhawkproductions.com/Blackhawk2.htm "BlackHawk," ]is buried at the BlackHawk Memorial Park 2 miles south of Payson. He was a key figure in Utah's Black Hawk War of 1865-1872.
*[http://www.blackhawkproductions.com/Wakara.htm Walkara],&nbsp; was BlackHawk's Uncle, and a Ute Indian Leader who lead an attack on Fort Payson.
*[http://www.familyperkins.com/genealogy/jamespace.htm James Pace ]was requested by President Brigham Young to settle Peteetneet Creek, arriving on 20 Oct 1850.
*[http://www.dijoninc.com/dianesden/ajs.htm Andrew Jackson Stewart ]&nbsp;had the first store in Payson, and [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=31038720 John&nbsp;Courtland Searle ]and these families were&nbsp;some of the first settlers in Payson.
 
==== Schools<br> ====


There are ten schools listed in Payson&nbsp;area, which is part of&nbsp;&nbsp;the Nebo School District.
There are ten schools listed in Payson&nbsp;area, which is part of&nbsp;&nbsp;the Nebo School District.
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#[http://phs.nebo.edu/ Payson High School ]Grades 10-12 1050 S Main St Payson, UT 84651-3319 801-465-6025
#[http://phs.nebo.edu/ Payson High School ]Grades 10-12 1050 S Main St Payson, UT 84651-3319 801-465-6025


==Footnotes and Sources==


 
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==== Utah County, Utah  ====
 
[[Category:Utah_County,_Utah]]
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Latest revision as of 17:56, 13 March 2024

United States > Utah > Utah County > Payson

Quick History

Wikipedia has an excellent article on Payson UT.

History of Payson, Utah County, Utah.

Payson has a city web site, with the current calendar of community events, education information, parks and recreation and other information.

Resources

Cemeteries

Payson City Cemetery
Payson City Cemetery Department
805 E 400 439 W Utah Ave
Payson, UT 84651-2042
(801) 465-5260

Church History and Records

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  1. Park (Payson)
  2. Payson
  3. Payson 1
  4. Payson 2
  5. Payson 3
  6. Payson 4

Directories

  • Utah County and Utah Territorial Business Directory, Culmer, 1879-80 - Free (Don's List)
    - includes every resident in Utah County, Payson begins on the bottom of page 233-239
  • Provo City and Utah County Directory : including the cities of Provo, American Fork, Lehi, Payson, Spanish Fork, and Springville [1] Library has 1891 (film), 1904-05 (film), 1913-14, 1915-16, 1917-18, 1920, 1926 (film), 1930-31, 1935-36, 1941, 1946, 1950, 1955, 1961, 1965, 1969-70, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1987, 1996- .

Genealogical and Historical Societies

The Payson Historical Society was founded in 1989 to collect and preserve historical items pertinent to Payson City History.

Geography and Demographics

  • The History of Payson, the city initially called Peteetneet Creek, after a Ute Indian Chief is located about 60 miles south of Salt Lake, and is in Utah County.

Library

Payson City Library is located on Main Street

Museum

Newspapers

Schools

There are ten schools listed in Payson area, which is part of  the Nebo School District.

  1. Barnett Elementary School 456 N 300 E, Payson, UT (801) 465-6000
  2. Mt Nebo Junior High School 851 W 450 S, Payson, UT (801) 465-6040
  3. Nebo District Community School 1050 S Main St, Payson, UT (801) 465-6031
  4. Payson Junior High School 1025 Highway 198, Payson, UT (801) 465-6015
  5. Payson Middle School  851 W 450 S, Payson, UT (801) 465-6040
  6. Spring Lake Elementary School 1750 S 500 W, Payson, UT (801) 465-6070
  7. Starbright Pre School 174 N 200 W, Payson, UT (801) 465-4496
  8. Taylor Elementary School 92 S 500 W, Payson, UT (801) 465-6050
  9. Wilson Elementary School 590 W 500 S, Payson, UT (801) 465-6060
  10. Payson High School Grades 10-12 1050 S Main St Payson, UT 84651-3319 801-465-6025

Footnotes and Sources

  1. ↑ Provo City and Utah County Directory : including the cities of Provo, American Fork, Lehi, Payson, Spanish Fork, and Springville FS Library 979.224/P1 E4p
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