Cornwall lies at the southwestern tip of Great Britain. Though it’s administered as a county of England today, the indigenous Cornish people are a Celtic nation like the Irish and the Scottish with their own distinct identity, language, and culture.
In 1860, Democrats and Republicans alike were adamant regarding the need to build a transcontinental railroad. However, their respective ideologies concerning slavery ensured an impasse over which of five potential routes to select. This gridlock was resolved on April 12, 1861, with the attack on Fort Sumter and establishment of the Confederacy.
Over the years, Park City has had many people of Spanish descent make their home here perhaps most notably the Zabarte/Martinez family. Vincent Zabarte, a Spanish immigrant, for example, was hailed by The Park Record as “a well-known and highly-respected citizen” and “a well-known miner.”
The Historic Glenwood Cemetery tours, which cost $20 per person, also serve as fundraisers to help the Park City Historical Society maintain the cemetery, Knispel said.