Builders of Uintah: A Centennial History of Uintah County 1872–1947 is a historical account documenting the settlement, development, and growth of Uintah County, Utah, over its first seventy-five years. The book traces the region’s transformation from frontier territory to a more structured community, highlighting the contributions of early settlers, civic leaders, and local institutions.
The narrative covers a range of topics, including agriculture, industry, infrastructure, governance, and education, while also examining the interactions between settlers and Indigenous populations, particularly the Ute people, whose presence and displacement shaped the county’s social and cultural landscape. Rich in biographical sketches, photographs, and archival materials, the work provides both a chronological history and a detailed portrayal of community life in Uintah County.
This centennial history is a valuable resource for local historians, genealogists, and scholars of Utah and Western American history, offering insight into patterns of settlement, economic development, and cultural interaction in a historically significant region of the American West. It emphasizes the contributions of both individuals and collective efforts in shaping Uintah County’s identity over the late 19th and early 20th centuries.