The Lehi Historical Society unveils its 23rd historical marker Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m., honoring the North Branch Meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The free event at 1190 N. 500 West will feature history presentations, personal memories and a guided tour of the 132-year-old building, according to the Lehi Free Press.

Built in 1894, the meetinghouse served families in the railroad community northwest of Lehi known as the "New Survey," "Over the Creek" and Lehi Junction. Railroad workers, miners and laborers settled the area, and the main Lehi Ward Meetinghouse was a long trip away.

The North Branch congregation was organized Oct. 1, 1893, under the direction of Thomas R. Jones. Within four months, residents had pledged $700 toward their own chapel. Local masons Andrew Fjeld and Charles Ohran designed and built the Victorian Gothic structure, with pointed arch windows and limestone quarried from Zion's Hill in the Lake Mountains.

The congregation grew fast. Records list 64 families at the end of 1894 and 592 members by the end of 1897.

When Lehi split into four wards in 1903, the building became home to the Lehi Third Ward under Bishop Henry Lewis. A 1917 addition nearly doubled its size. The Third Ward worshipped there until 1953, when a new meetinghouse opened one block east.

The evening program includes remarks from Gary and Rhea Lewis, who will share personal memories of the building. Zeb and Jami Ray of Jami Ray Vintage, the Lehi business based in the building, will discuss preservation efforts. Lehi Mayor Paul Binns will close the program, and the Rays will then lead a short guided tour.

The marker is the 23rd in the society's program, which aims to install 36 markers across the city. The Lehi Free Press reported the 22nd marker was unveiled Aug. 5 honoring the People's Co-operative Institution at 151 E. State St. The program is funded by the John David and Danaca Hadfield family of HADCO Construction, Lehi City PARC grants and 2026 sponsors Strata Networks and SIRQ Construction.

Residents can contact the Lehi Historical Society at (801) 768-1570 for more information.

Upcoming community dates:

• Thursday, Sept. 10: Lehi Planning Commission meeting on hospital antenna and code changes
• Jami Ray Vintage, 1190 N. 500 West, is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.