On the Road to Green River Utah
by Debby Pueschel
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On the Road to Green River Utah
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Debby Pueschel
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Rounding the hill on the way to Green River, Utah, we overlooked this delightful town, Leeds, an early Mormon Pioneer Settlement. Tthe view from the hilltop was wonderful. The Interstate below with cars and trucks, the stunning hillsides aglow with faint Autumn colors, the red hills…the view was spectacular! Clouds in the background hung over magnificent mountains. The corner fence adds to the quaintness of this quiet scene.
Leeds was organized on December 1, 1867, and named Bennington, in honor of the town's bishop, Benjamin Stringham. Bishop Stringham later requested that the town be named after Leeds, England, where he had served as a Mormon missionary. In May of 1869, Bennington became Leeds.
The “country” Town of Leeds is well known for its history. Noted in the past for its abundant fruit and sorghum, the town has always been the area having the longest growing season in Utah. Quiet Main Street has numerous buildings dating from the 1800’s. Fifteen houses built prior to 1900 remain standing on the Town’s Main Street. Friendly people and long seasons of pleasant days and nights make this country town an enjoyable place to visit and wonderful place to live.
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October 20th, 2023
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