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Show STERLING. Sterling is a beautifully located settlement on the Sanpiteh river, six miles south of Manti. The residences are built on the high, picturesque banks of Six-Mile creek, above all danger from floods or high water, and in a most delightful and healthful spot. This rural settlement was begun in '71 by W. <r. Petty, and for many years was known as Pettyville, in honor of the The old town was situated near the mouth of the romantic mountain stream, on the high banks of the founder. Sanpitch river. In '77 the few colonists removed to the present location, which commands an excellent view of the surrounding country and affords room for the building of a large and important commercial town. At the time of settlement, the old town, or Pettyville, had but fifteen families. Now the population numbers about 500 industrious and enterprising farmers and stockraisers. The town has a well-stocked general store, operated by Samuel Edwards, sawmills in the canyon, good schoolhouse and well-conducted schools, a Latter-day Saints Avard, under the wise management of Bishop Ohristensen, amusement hall, postoffice and a railroad on the eastern and western boundaries. Funk's lake, a large artificial inland pleasure and rishing place, covers seventy-five acres, to the depth of twenty feet or more, with, pure mountain water, fresh from the crystal Six-Mile stream. This was begun in '73 by D. B. Funk, and is at present a noted pleasure resort, conducted by H. M. Bradley. The Sanpete Valley railroad circles round the winding canyon and delivers pas- |
