| | Ephraim City, Utah began in the spring of 1854, when some Manti residents went north to Cottonwood Creek and were joined by settlers from Allred's Settlement (Spring City) and recent immigrants from Denmark. The settlers hauled rocks and constructed a fort that was the start of the town of Ephraim.In 1888, the community became the home of Sanpete State Academy, which turned into Snow College in 1932. It is a two-year junior college that offers a large selection in classes. It was originally housed in what is now the Ephraim Co-op. The newly restored Noyes building on the campus a must see.At one time, 90 percent of the population was Danish, thus earning Ephraim the name "Little Denmark." The Danish influence shows in much of the town's architecture. Maps are available for self-guided walking tours.Memorial Day Weekend at Ephraim is the Scandinavian Heritage Day Festival. The Festival begins with a conference that invites anyone with a Scandinavian background to join in and share histories, stories and pictures. There is a Little Denmark dinner, booths that are unique to Scandinavian culture, dancers, storytellers, food, plays and much more.Christmas is celebrated with events including concerts, a pinata festival and a light parade. There are shops with unique items, and an old-fashioned Christmas atmosphere.Walking tour maps are available at Ephraim City Hall and the Ephraim Co-op. City Parks. |  | | | |
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