GROUNDBREAKERS

The story of the Oquirrhs

The story of the Oquirrhs...

Our goal

preserve the community history of the Oquirrhs.

For the families of Utah.

Past, present and future.

It’s a place synonymous with breaking ground, in every sense.

Defined by generations of settlers, pioneers, and miners.

And a community united by purpose.

This is our story.

And we're just getting
started.

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Hilda Grabner and the Evacuation of Lark, Utah

December 14, 1977

Hilda Grabner and the Evacuation of Lark, Utah

Learn more about the story of ex-teacher Hilda Grabner and her spirited fight for justice during the evacuation of Lark.

Bingham Garfield Railway - Connecting Copper and Community

April 22, 2024

Bingham Garfield Railway - Connecting Copper and Community

Discover how the Bingham-Garfield Railway, pivotal in Utah's mining history, linked Bingham Canyon's copper mines to Garfield's smelter.

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