Beaver Stake Tabernacle

The pioneers of Beaver raised their tabernacle in 1865–66 from what the valley gave them — local brick, lumber, and stone — and made it grand for a frontier town: a large assembly hall under a gallery, a full basement, a tower, and a big bell to call the town in. For seventy-six years it held the community's worship and its public life, and a church school besides in the basement. Then, worn out, it came down. On its footprint now stands the home of the Beaver Daughters of Utah Pioneers.

What the plaque says

On this site in 1865-66 a tabernacle was erected by the pioneers. Built of local brick, lumber and stone. It was of pioneer architecture with a large assembly hall, gallery, full basement, a tower and large bell. This building was used for church and public gatherings. Later a church school was conducted in the basement. After 76 years of service it was torn down and on this historic spot now stands the home of Daughters of Utah Pioneers.

Where it stands

Worth the stop nearby

• Beaver — 0.3 mi
  A charming main street town with surprisingly good food
• Butch Cassidy Boyhood Home — 22 mi
  The restored Circleville cabin where the West's most famous outlaw spent his teens
• Cove Fort — 22 mi
  A beautifully restored 1867 pioneer fort at the crossroads of two interstates
• Fremont Indian State Park — 27 mi
  The largest known Fremont Indian village ever discovered

More markers nearby

• Spirit of the American Doughboy Monument — steps away
• Philo T. Farnsworth — steps away
• Beaver County Courthouse — steps away
• Beaver Opera House — steps away