Amasa Pierce Orchard

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Amasa and Maria Ann Pierce moved here about 1895. Both were
dedicated Latter-Day Saints (Mormons), Maria Ann organized the
first children's primary association in 1898, while Amasa Pierce
served for years as presiding elder.

A fruit farmer, Amasa Pierce urged the building of a
schoolhouse, for which he helped cut logs. He was instrumental
in changing the name of the community from Junction to Fruita in
1904.

This sign is found along a route which has been photographed for inclusion in
the UntraveledRoad virtual world. To see and follow the route this sign
is on, click on its image.

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