On Sept. 18, 1944, two A-25A Shrikes crashed in the Oquirrhs, killing four. One was recovered 55 years later for restoration.
Kennecott community support included a Visitors Center Foundation, RSL partnership, and Utah museum donations.
January 1, 1933
1930
The life story of the formidable Lamar Clark.
July 6, 1956
1950
The Kennecott Neighbourhood Theater has covered significant ground in its entertainment history.
January 1, 1870
1870
The settlement of Ophir was founded in 1870 after lead and silver deposits were discovered on the west slope of the Oquirrh Mountains by soldiers from Camp Douglas
July 21, 1931
Lawrence Gene Fullmer was a man of two halves, starting life as a boxer before becoming a welder for the Kennecott Copper Corporation.
January 3, 1866
1860
The small town of Lark has a fascinating, but often turbulent history.
January 16, 1889
1880
Uncover the history behind the Garfield and Magna post offices.
September 19, 1919
1910
The Lark post office played a critical role during both World Wars, helping raise billions of dollars for the war efforts.
January 1, 1903
1900
Discover the fascinating story of copper mining in Utah, from the birth of the Utah Copper Company to the rise of Kennecott.
March 25, 2024
A trailblazer in mining innovation since 1903, Kennecott has consistently led technological advancements, from open-pit mining to modern processes and many more.
