Abram Hatch Home

Abram C. Hatch made himself into a man of consequence in the Heber Valley without much formal schooling. He served as district attorney for Utah's Fourth Judicial District, sat on the town council, and judged as justice of the peace; he ran mining companies and strung the first telephone line into Wasatch County. In 1879 he married Maria Luke, and they raised four children here. The house he built still stands in Heber City — a substantial pioneer home fit for a self-made judge who kept turning up in nearly every public office the county had.

What the plaque says

Judge Abram C. Hatch, District Attorney for Utah's Fourth Judicial District-which includes Utah, Uintah, and Wasatch Counties-stands as a remarkable example of a self-educated, self-made man. Among his many accomplishments, he built the first telephone line into Wasatch County, significantly advancing local communication. Judge Hatch also played a prominent role in the mining industry, serving as president of several mining corporations. In 1879, he married Maria Luke, and together they raised four children. During his long residence in Heber City, Judge Hatch held numerous public positions, including Town Council member, Justice of the Peace, and County Attorney. Judge Hatch's tenure as District Attorney was marked by exceptional service and widespread approval, not only from his party but also from the broader community. Throughout his career, he maintained a comfortable home in Heber City, where his legacy as a dedicated public servant and community leader continues to be remembered.

Where it stands

Worth the stop nearby

• Heber Valley Railroad — steps away
  A vintage steam train ride through a stunning mountain valley
• Midway — 3.2 mi
  A Swiss-inspired village with a geothermal crater you can snorkel in
• Homestead Crater — 3.7 mi
  A hidden geothermal spring inside a 55-foot limestone dome
• Jordanelle State Park — 6.4 mi
  A sapphire reservoir nestled between the Wasatch and Uinta mountains

More markers nearby

• Indian Peace Treaty — steps away
• Wasatch Stake Tabernacle — steps away
• Peace Treaty- Blackhawk War — 0.2 mi
• The Old Fort — 0.5 mi