Carlisle Family Historical Marker

Three Carlisle brothers — Joseph, John, and Richard — took up the ground between 700 West and the Jordan River in the 1850s and '60s, farming and dairying its bottomlands. They also planted mulberry trees and tried their hand at raising silkworms, part of Utah's short-lived push to spin its own silk. A five-room brick schoolhouse bearing the family name taught local children from 1905 to 1923, and Carlisle Lane became the neighborhood's path down to the river for fishing and swimming. The marker now stands along the Jordan River Parkway Trail.

What the plaque says

Carlisle Family Historical Marker In the 1850's and 1860's, three brothers, Joseph, John, and Richard Carlisle, settled in this location between 700 West and Jordan River. Their endeavors included farming, dairying, and planting mulberry trees to raise silk worms. They developed a gravel pit on the west side of the river. They were family men of strong character, active in public schools and the community. The "Carlisle School" was built near here. It was a five-room brick building which served students in the area from 1905 until 1923. Many of their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren settled and remained in this area. Carlisle Lane was a popular access to the Jordan River for irrigating, fishing, bird hunting, swimming, and berry picking. From this Carlisle family, like many other families from the "3900 block," came great men who fought for their country and honorable citizens who cared greatly about their community. Site No. 98 Dedicated 2002 Beehive Chapter

Where it stands

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