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Abraham, Utah

Coordinates: 39°23′48″N 112°43′05″W / 39.39667°N 112.71806°W / 39.39667; -112.71806
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Abraham is an unincorporated community in Millard County, in the U.S. state of Utah.[1]

History

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The first settlement at Abraham was made in 1890.[2] A post office called Abraham was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1954.[3] The community was named after Abraham H. Cannon, a Mormon leader.[2]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Abraham, Utah
  2. ^ a b The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 8.
  3. ^ "Millard County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 June 2016.

39°23′48″N 112°43′05″W / 39.39667°N 112.71806°W / 39.39667; -112.71806