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Show HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 205 uprising were perpetual dangers the memories of which can never be forgotten by the most youthful partici- The brave men and noble women composing the small band of original colonists had become inured to trials and were not strangers to poverty, hence entered upon their duties with a determination to succeed and an earnest desire to overcome all obstacles in the interest of homes and families. A miniature saw mill was erectpants. ed and logs cut for flooring and roofing for some houses, while the adobe and dugout, with earth and thatched roofs served as well as the modern brick mansion. The grain was ground in a small mill run by water power and all had the staff of life. Mt. Pleasant was the battle ground for which the Indians contended, and many engagements were had between the militia and savages during the exciting years of the Black Hawk war. Men were ready for any emergency and stood as the famous minute men of 1776, subject to military orders day or night, to defend the colonists of Sanpete county. The city was incorporated February 20, 1808, and began to assume some importance, which however, was checked and its powers limited by the continuation of the war until 1872, when Gen. Morrow made a treaty with the Utes, at this place, and peace was restored. Since then t he work of advancement ha s been phenomenal, and the accumulation of wealth has increased at a most remarkable pace. The many natural advantages have been utilized and health, wealth and prosperity crowned the efforts of those zealous patriots, who transformed the desert, into peaceful homes, beautiful fields and fruitful orchards, supplying nearly 3000 inhabitants with the necessities and comforts of life. The municipal affairs have been wisely and economically administered by competent men who have labored incessantly to make of the citv what her inhabi- ( |
