GARFIELD COUNTY INTERESTING FACTS

     INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT GARFIELD COUNTY

There are many interesting facts about Garfield County.  It got its name from President James A. Garfield, who was shot by Charles Guiteau and later died.

Before that, Ebenezer Bryce came to the area and settled by Bryce Canyon.  His cows would sometimes get lost in the canyon.  He hated it!  Ebenezer was a shipbuilder from Scotland.  He designed the Pine Valley Chapel, which was built like an upside down ship!

     In the winter of 1864-65, the people of Panguitch almost starved because of the terrible climate.  Finally, seven men went to get flour.  They had to use quilts to lay on top of the deep snow so they could walk on it. When the men got back, everyone was so happy to finally eat real bread.

     One last interesting fact about Garfield County is that the city of Boulder was the last place in the United States to get their mail delivered by mule,  In 1940, that all changed.  Garfield is an interesting place. 

RECREATION

RECREATION IN GARFIELD COUNTY

 

There are many recreational activities in Garfield County. Three National Parks are located in the county.  They are Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, and a section of Canyonlands.  There are also three State Parks in Garfield County. They are Kodachrome Basin, Escalante Petrified Forest and Anasazi Indian.  Another place that is found in the area is Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.  You can find all sorts of adventure in these places.  Biking, ATV, horse, and hiking trails are all main types of recreational activities.  There is the Cassidy Trail which is believed that Butch Cassidy, the famous outlaw ventured through it during many of his escapes from the law.  When you visit these places located in Garfield County, you will find amazing scenery and incredible views in the United States. Because of these things, Garfield County is a fun place to visit for recreational activities.

Agriculture and Manufacturing In Garfield County

 

     Garfield County has huge rangelands and several of Utah's largest forest reserves.  Because of these areas, cattle ranching is one of the county's most essential industries.  Also, since there are so many trees in the forests, lumber has been a primary industry since pioneer times.

 

     Another thing that the land in this county does is make a place for people to visit.  In 1928, Bryce Canyon National Park was created.  This park and other beautiful places in the area helped Garfield County's tourism industry grow.



                    


Unfortunately, since lumbering and tourism are only seasonal industries, unemployment is sometimes high.