Ephraim
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About Ephraim
Ephraim is in Central Utah. In the spring of 1854, some residents of Manti went north to Cottonwood Creek and were later joined by settlers uprooted from Allred's settlement (Spring City) and recent immigrants from Denmark.
The settlers hauled rocks and constructed a fort approximately a square block in size. This was the start of the town of Ephraim, getting its name from one of the tribes of Israel mentioned in the Old Testament. The security of the fort drew a diverse group of settlers to the area, Danes, Swedes, and Norwegians. The Black Hawk Indian War was most destructive and the longest pioneer-Indian conflict in Utah History. Even through constant difficulties Ephraim managed to survive.
Ephraim travel guide
Getting there
Ephraim is approximately 1.5 hours from Salt Lake City. To get to Ephraim from the north, take I-15 Exit 225 at Nephi and go East on Highway 132 up the canyon. At the junction with Highway 89 head south. To get to Ephraim from the South, take I-70 Exit 56 at Salina and follow Highway 89 north.
See
Ephraim Co-op and Granary, 96 North Main, ☏ +1 435 283-6654. These buildings were constructed of Oolite stone and built between 1871 and 1874. Granary Arts, 86 North Main St, ☏ +1 435-283-3456.
Do
1 Snow College, 150 East College Ave, ☏ +1 435 283-7000. Recitals, concerts, athletic events. The Arapeen ATV Trail System. 350-mile Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System. Maple Canyon –Conglomerate rock climbing. West of Moroni
Buy
Ephraim Co-op, 96 North Main, ☏ +1 435 283-6654. Craft and gift store.
Eat
Roy's Pizza, 81 South Main St, ☏ +1 435-283-4222. Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 3 East 700 South, ☏ +1 435 283-5675. Malt Shoppe, 150 North Main St, ☏ +1 435 283-4101. Sno Cap Lanes, 605 South Main St, ☏ +1 435 283-4522. Snow Dragon Chinese Restaurant, 413 South Main St, ☏ +1 435 283-5866.
Sleep
Willow Creek Inn, 450 South Main St, toll-free: +1-877-283-4566. Iron Horse Motel
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.