Camp Floyd shows students' artwork

FAIRFIELD — Students in the beginning advertising and design class at Pleasant Grove High School were recently asked to develop different concepts for book covers relating to the history of the Camp Floyd/Stagecoach Inn State Park.

Art teacher Stephen Bartholomew introduced students to the history of Camp Floyd, the Utah War, the Pony Express and the Stagecoach Inn through histories and photographs of the actual site.

Students then narrowed their specific title ideas and created a book cover using their choice of ink, watercolor or colored pencil.

Their work will be on exhibit at Camp Floyd State Park through March 10.

The assignment was created in hopes of not only inspiring the love of art, but of the area's history, as well.

Established in 1858, Camp Floyd was then the largest military post in the United States. The Army was sent to Utah to put down a so-called "Mormon Rebellion," which never took place. The Army was recalled in 1861 with the outbreak of the Civil War.

Camp Floyd State Park is located 22 miles southwest of Lehi on Highway 73. The museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fees are $2 per person or $6 per family.

For more information, call 768-8932.