TABIONA, Duchesne County — They came from Italy, from the eastern United States, and some came after traveling West with the Mormon pioneers.
They had one thing in common: They all landed in the Tabiona Valley as neighbors after the area was opened by the federal government for homesteading in 1905.
Now, 100 years later, the descendants of those hardy settlers will honor their ancestors over the Fourth of July holiday weekend as the community of Tabiona celebrates "A Century in Tabby Valley," today and Sunday.
The town's population of 800 is expected to more than double during the first few days of July.
Organizers of the three-day celebration also have compiled personal histories from families who have lived in the area for the Tabiona Centennial History Book, which will be ready for distribution at the gathering.
Throughout the weekend, residents and visitors will celebrate with a parade, a quilt auction, rodeo and an outdoor historical pageant depicting the settlement of the valley.