Highland DUP Cabin
by Donna Kitchen
Located at 10400 N. in Heritage Park,
Highland, Utah
This
one-room log cabin was built sometime between 1890 and 1896 by Harry Saville,
who also constructed an adobe addition to the cabin. It was located at 10380 N. 6800 W. in Highland
(across the street from what is now Freedom Elementary School.) In 1912, Rufus J. and Alice May Stice
purchased the property, where they lived with their family. When their son, Boyd, was married in 1927, he
and his wife, Louise, took possession of the cabin and raised their three girls
there. In 1953 they moved into a new
home that they had built next door.
After
Boyd died, Louise decided to sell the property and to demolish their old home. It was at that time that it became apparent
that they had been living in a log cabin.
The Utah State Historical Society verified that it is the oldest known
home still surviving in Highland. The
Stices donated the cabin to the Highland DUP Camp, who had the cabin moved to its
current location in May 1991. The DUP
raised donations for the restoration of the cabin.
The
Cabin is open on Highland Fling Day and National Museum Day, as well as by
appointment. Families, scout and church
groups, and school groups are encouraged to call for an appointment, as well as
anyone else interested in viewing the inside of the cabin. Please call Donna Kitchen at 801-756-6579 for
an appointment.
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