The John Patton House (2) Markers

John Patten came to Utah in 1850 and helped build Manti, and around 1854 he raised this house of local limestone — a plain, sturdy example of the early Sanpete stonemason's craft. Patten was a busy public man: a member of the territorial legislature, sheriff of Sanpete County, and a city councilman. The house passed down the years and was rescued in 1976, during the nation's bicentennial, with a state grant and the help of a Patten descendant, Dr. Ruth Graham. It stands in Manti as a well-kept specimen of pioneer stonework.

What the plaque says

This house has two markers John Patten House The John Patten House was constructed c.1854 of limestone. John Patten came to Utah in 1850 and settled in Manti. He was active in community affairs serving as a representative to the Utah Territorial Legislature, Sheriff of Sanpete County and a member of the City Council. The vernacular style house is an excellent example of early pioneer stone construction in Utah. The house was acquired May 23, 1976 with the assistance of a grant from the Utah Bicentennial Commission and the help of Dr. Ruth Graham, a descendant of John Patten. John Patten Jr. House Dedicated to the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the United States of America and sponsored by the Utah American Revolution Bicentennial Commission and Manti Camp of D.U.P, Dr. Ruth M. Graham and other donors Constructed about 1854 by John Patton, Jr., this house was built of rock from the temple hill just five years after arrival of the first settlers. Patton served as militiaman, legislator, sheriff, farmer and inventor of agricultural implements.

Where it stands

Worth the stop nearby

• Manti Temple — 0.2 mi
  A striking pioneer-era temple crowning a hilltop above the Sanpete Valley
• Manti — 0.4 mi
  Sanpete's first settlement, crowned by an 1888 oolite temple
• Palisade State Park — 4.6 mi
  A pioneer-built lake turned central Utah's favorite state park
• Sterling — 6.0 mi
  A highway hamlet and the doorway to Palisade State Park

More markers nearby

• Pioneer Memorial Cabin — steps away
• Manti City Hall — steps away
• The Manti Temple — 0.3 mi
• Manti Carnegie Library — 0.3 mi