Corinne, Utah In 1869
Year: 1869
Location: Corinne, Utah
Corinne, Utah has always been a small, yet proud town. This image depicts Corinne as it was during the Wild West era, when it had its own small industrial core complete with hardware stores and other business establishments. So, how is Corinne now? This Box Elder County municipality has a population of approximately 861. Despite its small size, it boasts a rich past. For starters, it was practically the capitol of Utah, and it was a major railroad center at the time. When it was settled, Corinne served as a safe refuge for both persons of no religious affiliation and those of all faiths.
Corinne, Utah In 1869
Wild, Wild West Homesteaders
Year: Mid-1800s
Location: Western U.S.
The Homestead Act was passed in 1862, maybe around the time this photograph was shot, and it provided pioneers with 160 acres of land (worth $800 at the time) in “public domain states.” The homesteaders are guaranteed a five-year residency on this quarter-section. They could stay for longer if they chose. Although this was an incredible opportunity and value, homesteading was difficult. The woman in this photograph and her family endured loneliness, isolation, backbreaking labor, and natural and medical tragedies. Life was hard back then, and freedom required sacrifice.
Wild, Wild West Homesteaders
