Uintah County Regional History Center

Uintah County Regional History Center The history center is a source for three photo collections, Thorne, Vernal Express and Basic Photo. See more at history.uintah.gov

Also, Vernal Express newspapers, yearbooks, biographies, oral histories, cemetery records, history books, and magazines.

From the ancient points found in our region to the modern rigs of today—how many of you are keeping the art of archery a...
03/08/2026

From the ancient points found in our region to the modern rigs of today—how many of you are keeping the art of archery alive? 🪶🏹🎯 These archers at the Rod and Gun Club in March of 1962 are Joyce Richardson, Gary McLean, and Ernest McLean.

The first successful biking tour of Vernal was in April of 1973. Ron Meyer spearheaded the event. It was successful with...
03/08/2026

The first successful biking tour of Vernal was in April of 1973. Ron Meyer spearheaded the event. It was successful with about 100 bike enthusiasts enjoying a 28-mile tour. The halfway mark was at Steinaker Reservoir, where participants enjoyed chicken for lunch.

Chipeta (1843-1924) is known to have been an advocate, peacemaker, and advisor who held great influence. Her wisdom was ...
03/08/2026

Chipeta (1843-1924) is known to have been an advocate, peacemaker, and advisor who held great influence. Her wisdom was sought by both sides of the cultural divide. As the wife of Ouray, Chief of the Uncompahgre Utes, she was a frequent presence beside him at Tribal Council Meetings and meetings with the U.S. government. Together, they advocated for their people and for peace. At the time, this was highly unusual for a woman. Despite the forced removal of her people from their ancestral lands in Colorado to Utah, she remained a pillar of strength and a cultural keeper until her passing.

03/07/2026

Behind the Scenes: Restocking Shelves.

Learning by doing! 🔧🚜 Check out this photo of the Future Farmers of America working on a tractor. The students are Jared...
03/07/2026

Learning by doing! 🔧🚜 Check out this photo of the Future Farmers of America working on a tractor. The students are Jared Davis and an unidentified boy.

03/07/2026

One photo can change everything. 📸✨ Ron Leavitt found a negative of his mother that was so meaningful to him, he wrote a book about it! This is that book. We are honored to house the story that started right here in our archive. You can experience this incredible journey for yourself at the History Center. 📖❤️

📍 Visit us: 152 East 100 North, Vernal, UT.

What will YOU find in our archives? 🤔🏛️

Congressman Chris Cannon, the Uintah County Commissioners, and Ute Tribal Representatives, among others, traveled to Sou...
03/06/2026

Congressman Chris Cannon, the Uintah County Commissioners, and Ute Tribal Representatives, among others, traveled to Southern Uintah County to the proposed White River Wilderness Study Area of the newly bladed Saddletree Road in 1999.

The Uintah Ute baseball team won the Class B championship for the second year in a row in 1968. ⚾ The boys on the team w...
03/06/2026

The Uintah Ute baseball team won the Class B championship for the second year in a row in 1968. ⚾ The boys on the team were: Robert Corbin, Gary Wilkins, Joe Murray, Mike Stanfill, Duane Hanberg, Jim Malone, Ed Johnson, Gaylen Merrell, Bill Johnson, Levi Smuin, Don Kirk, Greg Hatch, Rodger Lacy, Paul Stanfill, Jeff Johnson, Ken Edrington, Greg Hawkins, Rod Richardson, and Jim Johnson. They were coached by Ted Taylor.

The Vernal Chamber of Commerce Dinah Mites and others gather at the new Cobble Rock Park to celebrate and cut the ribbon...
03/06/2026

The Vernal Chamber of Commerce Dinah Mites and others gather at the new Cobble Rock Park to celebrate and cut the ribbon on the new park. Doris Burton and Julie Brooks are standing in front. JoAnn Cowan was part of the new project, and she said, that she hopes people wear it out by "doing everything you can think of that is appropriate." The park was built by contractors, Lynn and Dan Angus. Bard and Phillip Murray did the masonry work. TLC Landscaping and Tim Crow did the landscape of trees and fountains.

Legacy in the making. ✨Doris Karren Burton (1932-2015) founded the Uintah County Regional History Center in 1982. At tha...
03/05/2026

Legacy in the making. ✨Doris Karren Burton (1932-2015) founded the Uintah County Regional History Center in 1982. At that time, the archive was little more than a closet. Who could have foreseen that it would grow into the highly valuable institution it is today? As a local historian and author, Doris wrote twelve books that have become staples for anyone interested in local history. She served as the Uintah County Library Director from 1976-1982, when she gave up the position to become the head of the Regional History Center. It is her original vision and sacrifice that brought this institution into existence. Thank you, Doris!

Calling all Oil Field Pros! 🛢️🧤We’ve got a puzzle that only a true expert can solve. This vintage shot is currently a "H...
03/05/2026

Calling all Oil Field Pros! 🛢️🧤

We’ve got a puzzle that only a true expert can solve. This vintage shot is currently a "History Mystery" in our archives, and we want to get the facts straight. Do you know what is going on, when this photo may have been taken, and where it is located?

Help us preserve the real story of the Basin. Drop your expertise in the comments! 👇

Josie Bassett (1874-1964), a friend to the outlaws and a rumored cattle rustler, is a colorful woman of the Uinta Basin....
03/05/2026

Josie Bassett (1874-1964), a friend to the outlaws and a rumored cattle rustler, is a colorful woman of the Uinta Basin. Her life was anything but ordinary. Some unconventional things about her were that she walked down the aisle five times, and legend has it she was suspected of taking a 'till death do us part' vow a little too literally. 🤫🖤 Josie also wore overalls and a short haircut, living life on her own
terms.


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152 East 100 North
Vernal, UT
84078

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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