Emery County Archives

04/19/2026

08/20/2025

CARBON COUNTY — At first glance, Spring Canyon seems quiet, with nothing but nature all around. However, dive a little deeper and you’ll notice some remains of a past that once was — this canyon comes alive with the rich history of six coal towns that thrived in the 1900s. In the late 1800s, l...

08/20/2025

The next winner of the Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB) 2025 Grant is...

the Emery County Archives! 🎉 They're using their grant to digitize materials that document the origins of local irrigation systems, including canal company minutes, incorporation papers, and photographs. These records tell the story of how water shaped life and agriculture in the region—something still relevant in today’s climate conversations.

06/26/2025

⛰️🧭 Have you started your Echoes From The Past Adventure yet?! If not — there's still time! Grab a map, hit the road, and uncover the hidden history of Emery County. 📸 Snap selfies at each site and earn entries to win epic prizes like an ATV trailer, cash, and even a Heritage .22LR revolver!

🎒 Ages 5 and up can play.
🎯 Ends July 29 — Prize drawing July 31 at the Fair!

This isn’t just a road trip — it’s a treasure hunt through time.
Let the adventure begin! 🐾

04/26/2024

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By Julie Johansen The Carbon/Emery County Economic Development Group met on Tuesday, April 23, at Emery Telcom’s Orangeville Office Board Room. The group keeps increasing in size, with both in-person and Zoom participants. This group meets once a month for informational and coordination purposes. ...

03/20/2024

03/13/2024

03/09/2024

01/03/2024

Emery County Archives announces the completion of digitizing the irrigation records of the Ferron/Molen Canal companies.
On December 13, 2023 Matt Brunsvik, of W.J. Marriott Library reported that they have have finished digitizing and are now uploading the content online. These fascinating records will be back in the Emery County Archives on March 4,2024.
This project is made possible through a grant from the Utah State Historical Records Advocacy Board (USHRAB) and Nationally Historic Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) The USHRAB is administered by the Utah State Archives. Find and like us on social media at:
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