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The Lehi Historical Society invites the public to celebrate the installation of a new historical marker at the Christian and Sarah O. Knudsen House, built in 1909 at 123 S. Center St., just south of Lehi’s historic business district.“This will be a fun one!” said Lara Bangerter, director of the Lehi Historical Society. “Someone from the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square will sing, and the owners are opening the home for tours. I can’t wait.”
The unveiling program will feature remarks from a Knudsen descendant, a performance of “Be Still My Soul” by Michael D. Young of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, and tours of the home courtesy of owners Ron and Charlotte Otteson. Refreshments will be provided by Brent Knudsen, owner of F’Kosh bakery on Main Street and a descendant of the Knudsen family.
The society extends thanks to Lori Volmar and the Daughters of the American Revolution Pony Express Chapter for organizing the event. As part of the America 250 Utah celebrations, the event highlights how Lehi’s early residents contributed to building the nation.
“We hope you will join us,” Bangerter said.
The Knudsen House stands as a prominent feature in one of Lehi’s oldest neighborhoods. Constructed of light, buff-colored brick, the two-story Victorian Eclectic home—with its central block and projecting bays—is among the largest of its kind in Lehi and was one of the city’s most substantial homes at the time.
Christian Knudsen, a native of Norway, arrived in Lehi with his family in 1872 at age 15. He married Sarah L. Otteson of Spanish Fork in 1879, and together they raised 10 children. In 1896, Knudsen served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Norway. Upon returning, he continued to manage his expanding cattle operations until he fell from a wagon in 1926 and passed away.
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123 S Center St, Lehi, UT 84043-2138, United States
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