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Show Henefer Bridge HAER No. UT-49 (Page 3) stagecoach station four miles to the south once a week.[9] As communication became more important throughout the state, roads became more important. January, tax. On the 18th of 1862, the state legislature enacted a poll This law required every male over 16 years and under 50 years of age to donate two days of labor, at $1.50 per day.[lO] Work was to be performed on county roads or territorial roads within the county and under the direction of a supervisor. This law remained in effect until 1919, when it was repealed. In the early part of Utah's history, when money was scarce and roads were important lines of communication, the tax made possible the construction of the early road and bridge system. [11] Roads and bridges in Summit County began to be erected in 1861. A toll bridge was constructed across the Weber River five to six miles below Silver Creek (approximately 22 miles south of Henefer). Another toll bridge was built at Wanship (16 miles south of Henefer) across the Weber River. In January 1866 the legislature approved the construction of a road from Salt Lake City to Wanship, Summit County, at a cost of $6,000.00[12] This road was divided into four |
