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Greetings ALL; I am Roger Anderson, Curator for and of the Great Basin Historical Society and Museum located in Delta, Utah.
The Museum grew out of interest created by local history programs of the Great Basin Historical Society. The Society was formed during the fall and winter of 1987-88 to tell the unique story of the West Millard County area. The Great Basin Museum is currently working with the City of Delta, the Topaz Museum and the local chapter of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers to build a new facility that will house all three Museums and a city conference center.
Earliest settlements were the towns of Oasis and Deseret in 1860, Oak City in 1868 and Leamington in 1871. By 1876 Hiunkley was settled, Lynndyl in 1904, and Delta in 1907 with the coming of the Salt Lake and Los Angeles Railroad. There are many examples of pioneer architecture in the area.
Development of the irrigation system and water storage played a key role in West Millard County history. Agriculture has been a prime factor in the economy with vast irrigated fields.
The Great Basin Museum in Delta features exhibits of Millard County's history including geological specimens, fossils, atifacts of early human occupation, early settlers, an excellent archive of photographs, writings and documents about the area.
An exibit of the WWII Topaz Relocation Center is housed at the Museum. The camp held 8,500 internees, mostly from the San Francisco Bay area, from 1942-1946. An original building and other artifacts from the campsite are exhibited at the museum.
A wide variety of attractions await visitors to the West Millard area. Rockhounding in the West Desert brings tourists from all over the World. Come share the experience of finding your own trilobites, fossils, geodes, gems and ores. Exibits of these are on display at the Museum.
The Great Basin Museum is open at 10 AM to 4 PM Mon-Sat and has always had an OPEN WITHOUT CHARGE policy. Open Memorial day, July 4th, Winter Hours may vary. Private and Guided Tours at any other time can be arranged. The Great Basin Historical Society and Museum was incorporated as a nonprofit 501-c-3 organization in June 1988.
Friends and those seeking knowledge are encouraged to respond,
Until then, Regards,
R.D.Anderson - Curator
Great Basin Historical Society and Museum
The Museum grew out of interest created by local history programs of the Great Basin Historical Society. The Society was formed during the fall and winter of 1987-88 to tell the unique story of the West Millard County area. The Great Basin Museum is currently working with the City of Delta, the Topaz Museum and the local chapter of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers to build a new facility that will house all three Museums and a city conference center.
Earliest settlements were the towns of Oasis and Deseret in 1860, Oak City in 1868 and Leamington in 1871. By 1876 Hiunkley was settled, Lynndyl in 1904, and Delta in 1907 with the coming of the Salt Lake and Los Angeles Railroad. There are many examples of pioneer architecture in the area.
Development of the irrigation system and water storage played a key role in West Millard County history. Agriculture has been a prime factor in the economy with vast irrigated fields.
The Great Basin Museum in Delta features exhibits of Millard County's history including geological specimens, fossils, atifacts of early human occupation, early settlers, an excellent archive of photographs, writings and documents about the area.
An exibit of the WWII Topaz Relocation Center is housed at the Museum. The camp held 8,500 internees, mostly from the San Francisco Bay area, from 1942-1946. An original building and other artifacts from the campsite are exhibited at the museum.
A wide variety of attractions await visitors to the West Millard area. Rockhounding in the West Desert brings tourists from all over the World. Come share the experience of finding your own trilobites, fossils, geodes, gems and ores. Exibits of these are on display at the Museum.
The Great Basin Museum is open at 10 AM to 4 PM Mon-Sat and has always had an OPEN WITHOUT CHARGE policy. Open Memorial day, July 4th, Winter Hours may vary. Private and Guided Tours at any other time can be arranged. The Great Basin Historical Society and Museum was incorporated as a nonprofit 501-c-3 organization in June 1988.
Friends and those seeking knowledge are encouraged to respond,
Until then, Regards,
R.D.Anderson - Curator
Great Basin Historical Society and Museum
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