Peter Madsen Peel

Blacksmith, Deceased Person

1820 – 1900

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Who was Peter Madsen Peel?

Peter Madsen Peel was a founder, first blacksmith, and civic leader of Mount Pleasant, Utah. A replica of his blacksmith shop is located next to the Relic Hall in Mt. Pleasant, including a working forge. Peter was born in Aakirkeby, Denmark, in 1820; he was married in 1846 to Christianna Folkman. In 1853-1854 they emigrated to the United States, living first in Lehi, then moving to Sanpete County during the Utah War in 1858. He joined with others in founding Mt. Pleasant in 1859. In addition to being the first blacksmith in Mt. Pleasant, he was an investor in an early mill on First West, the first president of the Birch Creek Irrigation Company, and a leader in the LDS church. He and his wife rented rooms in their home on "Peel Corner" to such a degree that it was referred to as the "Peel Hotel". The Pioneer Monument in Mt. Pleasant lists Peter as a founder of the city.

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Born
Aug 24, 1820
Aakirkeby
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Nationality
  • United States of America
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Died
Nov 20, 1900
Mount Pleasant

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on July 23, 2013

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