Utah Labor Landmarks

Name Street Address City State Historical Notes Additional information
Carbon County Coal Miners Statue Carbon County Courthouse Carbon UT Memorial to the American coal miner.
Horton, Roy, headstone
Salt Lake City UT Roy J. Horton was a salesman and supporter of the IWW. He was shot down before the execution of Joe Hill. His assailant was acquitted of manslaughter. Because Horton was virtually penniless and the IWW had no funds, he was placed in a donated grave without a headstone.
Wilberg Coal Mine Disaster Memorial Off UT State Hwy. 29 Orangeville UT Honors the victims (both men and women) of the Wilberg Coal Mine Disaster of December 19, 1984--called the worst coal mine fire disaster in Utah history. 26 men and 1 woman were killed.


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