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Watkins-Coleman House
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- Midway, UT (Wasatch County)
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Built in 1869 by an English-trained architect, this Midway house reflects an interesting chapter of early settlement in the area. The home's history and design make it notable for those interested in local heritage.
Updated October 22, 2026
The Watkins–Coleman House was designed and built by John Watkins in 1869 in Midway, Utah. Watkins, trained as an architect in England, emigrated to the United States in 1856 to house his polygamist family. In 1903 the house was sold to Henry T. Coleman.
About Watkins-Coleman House
Watkins-Coleman House is a historic site in Midway, Utah, in Wasatch County. Within 30 miles there are 167 other historic sites, the nearest being Heber Valley Historic Rai (about 2.6 miles).
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Eat nearby
- The Pizza Yard · Pizza · 0.1 mi
- Lola's Street Kitchen · Regional, Burger · 0.1 mi
- Midway Mercantile Restaurant · American · 0.1 mi
Places to stay
- Utah Family Lodges · Hotel · Midway · 0.4 mi
- Inn on the Creek - Restaurant · Hotel · Midway · 0.7 mi
More to do nearby
- Midway City Community Center · Community Center · 0.2 mi
- Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa · Spa · 1.2 mi
- Wasatch Mountain State Park · Nature Area & Viewpoint · 2.1 mi
- Rocky Mountain Outfitters · Horseback Riding · 2.2 mi
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Where is it?
Midway, Utah.
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