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Miles Goodyear Cabin

Where: Ogden, UT (Weber County)
Phone: +1 801-393-4460

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Built by trapper Miles Goodyear in 1845 on the Weber River, this cabin is the oldest non-Native American structure in Utah and marks the state's first permanent European settlement. The cabin features sawn cottonwood logs in a modest footprint. Plan ahead to confirm visiting hours and any restrictions at this significant historic location.

Updated October 22, 2026

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The Miles Goodyear Cabin is a historic building in Ogden, Utah, built by trapper and trader Miles Goodyear on the Weber River in 1845 and was the foundation of the first permanent European settlement in Utah. It is the oldest building in the state of Utah not built by Native Americans. The cabin is constructed of sawn cottonwood logs, measuring roughly 14.33 feet (4.37 m) by 17.75 feet (5.41 m).

About Miles Goodyear Cabin

Miles Goodyear Cabin is a historic site in Ogden, Utah, in Weber County. Within 30 miles there are 46 other historic sites, the nearest being American Can Company of Utah Building Complex (about 0.1 miles). Its phone number is given above.