Copperton Centennial Quilt Presentation

Come enjoy a presentation on the history of Copperton and Bingham Canyon by authors/historians Tim Dumas and Scott Crump. Copperton, the last surviving town of Bingham Canyon, celebrates its centennial in 2026.

The Quilt and Crafts Club of SpringHouse Village created a quilt showing the connection between Daybreak and Copperton. The quilt will be on display at the Daybreak Library throughout the month of May.

Tim Dumas is the author of two books about Bingham Canyon, one about the canyon and the other about the mine. Tim worked at the mine as his father and grandfather did before him. He has a love for trains and Bingham. His motto is to "Keep Bingham’s history alive".

Scott Crump is a retired teacher and a local historian. He has written several books including histories of Copperton, Riverton, and Bingham High School.

South Jordan residents live in a unique place. Our western neighbor, the Bingham Copper Mine, is the largest manmade excavation on earth. It is so deep that it is visible from outer space. The mine's physical beauty is matched by its human stories: immigrants and their families, and workers who transformed what was once an 8,400-foot mountain into a pit 3,900 feet deep—the equivalent of two Empire State Buildings stacked on top of each other. Many Daybreak residents are unaware of this history.

In a joint effort to mark the centennial and generate interest in local history, the Quilt and Craft Club and the Bingham Canyon History of SpringHouse created the Copperton Centennial Quilt and planned events featuring local historians and speakers.

This event is for a general audience (community / author visit). Understanding the landscape, the mine, and the people who used to live in Bingham Canyon enhances our living experience here.