FORT EPHRAIM CAMP MUSEUM & CABINS 24

Learn more about the history of Ephraim and those who settled the Sanpete Valley by visiting the Fort Ephraim Camp Museum and Cabins. Located in Ephraim Pioneer Park at 75 W. 100 North, this collection of historic structures features furniture and other relics of the pioneer era. The public can tour the Hans Hansen House, the Franklin Bailey Cabin, the Soren Sorensen Cabin and the Granary. The two cabins and the Granary were moved to Pioneer Park to be preserved and displayed.

The Hans Hansen House was one of the first homes built outside of the area fort. Hans A. Hansen was born in Denmark and immigrated to Utah in 1853 where he and his wife Anne were some of the first settlers of Ephraim. Hansen family members dwelt in this home until March 1991 when it was purchased by Ephraim City as an addition to Pioneer Park.

The Franklin Bailey Cabin is a one-room structure. Six families lived in the small cabin and 11 babies were born there during the 57 years it was occupied by Bailey family members. In 1987, the cabin was purchased by the Fort

Ephraim Daughters of Utah Pioneers for $150 and it was relocated to the Ephraim Pioneer Park Complex.

The Soren Sorensen Cabin was first constructed on 300 South and Main Street in Ephraim in 1879. The Sorensens lived in it while they constructed a two-story home on the property. When the larger home was completed, the cabin served as a workshop and storage space.

The Granary is a building first constructed at 263 E. 100 South in Ephraim. The building is approximately 150 years old.

The Fort Ephraim Camp Museum and Cabins are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.