Save the Date! June 14th, 2025 Family Reunion

On April 3rd 1850, Ezra, Mary, and their three small children moved from their North Canyon cabin in present-day Bountiful, to a "rough cabin" six miles north on their farm in North Cottonwood Creek (present-day Farmington) –and here they stayed. Except for Ezra's missions and a few months in central Utah during the 'Utah War', Farmington became the first permanent home in their lives and where Ezra, Mary, Susan and 16 of their 21 children would remain or return. (16 are buried at Farmington Cemetery, five are buried within 20 miles and Elder John Alexander is buried at Haifa, Palestine)

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This year marks 175 years since that move. Our 2025 Ezra T. Clark Family Reunion & Picnic will be held in Farmington, Utah on Saturday June 14th, from 9am to 2pm with a sunset hike at 7:30pm.

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HISTORIC HOME TOUR

Guided walking tours of the historic Clark residences in the Clark Lane National Historic District begin at 8am until 10am. This tour is 4 blocks long and covers 15 sites: The location of the dugout and cabins to the beautiful turn-of-the-century Clark homes and businesses between the Main Street mercantile (FC&M) and the Clark farm (now 1-15 and Station Park).

After check-in, we'll start our tour at Ezra T. Clark Park, (400 West State Street) where we'll learn about the first three humble abodes built on the original 'Clark Lane' before constructing their permanent home of adobe bricks and rock a stone's throw away on the newly surveyed street in 1856 which still stands today.
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PROGRAM & PRESENTATIONS

At 10:30am - 12pm we'll gather at the Old Rock Church where we'll hear presentations about our ancestors from seasoned family historians.

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FAMILY PICNIC

At 12:30pm hobnob with our cousins as we enjoy a provided picnic and games in the shade of the bowery and trees with plenty of watermelon and Ezra James Ice Cream for dessert, in memory of Ezra's eldest son.

We'll hear a few more stories, legends and possibly a few tall tales. If you have ANY questions about your ancestors, this is a great time to ask.

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MUSEUM

The Farmington City Historical Museum will be open for Clark Family visitors from 1pm until 4pm.

Be sure to see and learn about Timothy Baldwin Clark's 'headstone' and other Clark artifacts.

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SUNSET HIKE*

For the adventurous and energitic, we'll end the day with a sunset hike to Flag Rock. All ages may participate. Meet at the trailhead  at 7:30pm. You'll get a good overview of the city that Ezra and family helped settle.

*The hike is considered average to medium difficulty. We will climb 1,000 feet from the trailhead. The hike is 2.6 miles round trip (1.3 miles each way) depending on the route. There is an easier route with 20 switchbacks which crosses Steed Creek and a more direct, but steeper northern route. Allow at least one hour to ascend and 45 minutes to descend. Those who make it to the rock will be treated to beautiful views of the lake and valley and one of Farmington's famous Antelope Island sunsets.
RSVP with the number in your group to 801-589-1617 by Sunday, June 7.