We have often commented when driving through small towns that many of the Main Streets look alike; that you could be set down on one and not know whether you are in Utah, Texas, or West Virginia. Yet, each has its unique identifiers.
The Latter-day Saints first settled Payson in 1850. It was originally named Peteetneet, after a Ute Indian chief who lived near Payson's current location. However, the pioneering residents decided to change the name to Payson, after James Pace, due to the fact that no one outside of Payson knew how to spell or say Peteetneet!
In 1873 a high school was established in Payson, the first such institution in Utah south of Salt Lake City. It closed in 1876 due to the rise of Brigham Young Academy. An opera house was built in Payson in 1883. In the late 1800s, a factory making horse collars operated in Payson. Lots of other fun history about Payson to be found on Wikipedia here .
We took LOTS more pictures than you see here. Find something unique that's not in one of these pictures and share in your log. Hope you enjoy your walk on Main Street! There is a take-along sheet in the photo list you can print to take with you.
For a 2-fer in Downtown Payson be sure to check out Downtown Payson Déjà Vu. Save some time and do them together!
A. What is the main color of the "C" and backwards "C" at the bottom? Green =10; Red =15; Orange =20; Blue=25.
B. What letters follow CALI? This is now gone. It was VY So the answer for B = 15
C. What color is the spoon? [a little east of Main Street] Blue = 10; yellow = 15; orange = 20; pink = 25.
D. How many flowers (in a single design) are below what you see in this picture? 1 = 10; 2 = 15; 4 = 20; 0 = 25.
E. What color is the tile behind the barber pole? Blue = 10; Red = 15; Green = 20; Black = 25.
F. What numbers complete this date? 02 = 10; 08 = 15; 10 = 20; 13 = 25.
G. What color is the tile? Blue = 10; Red = 15; Green =20; Black =25.
H. What year is above this window? 1905 = 10; 1891 = 15; 1922 = 20; 1887 = 25.
I. This pillar is at the: City Offices = 10; a church = 15; a bank = 20; an antique store = 25.
J. What color are these decorations? Blue = 10; Green = 15; Pink = 20; Grey = 25.
K. What is the number of the building where this tree is? 42 = 10; 67 = 15; 89 = 20; 96 = 25.
L. What is the color of the door? Green = 10; Brown = 15; Orange = 20; Blue = 25.
M. What color is the background behind the wreath? Blue = 10; Green =15; Red = 20; Black =25.
N. What is the number on the building where this scrollwork is? Building remodeled. N = 15.
The solution for the final coordinates:
Add the numbers from A to G. Add 380 to this total. This number is X.
Add the numbers from H to N. Subtract 113 from this total. This number is Y (with any leading zeros to make a 3-digit number, such as 012 or 008).
The final cache is located at N 40°02.X W 111° 44.Y
Checksum: The sum of the digits in X and Y = 15.