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Hyland Hotel Monticello, Utah

This historic property is the proposed George Wythe University Reception Center – Monticello Campus. Upon successful acquisition, (financial assistance will be required) Extension classes and community-wide seminars and gatherings will be conducted on a regular basis. With eight bedrooms, guests from out-of-town will be welcome to stay here as a starting point for their GWU Monticello Campus tour. For more information please contact Dr. Shanon Brooks directly by Email or Phone: 435-590-1661.

National Register
Utah Historic Site - Hyland Hotel

This home was constructed by Joseph Henry Wood between 1916-18 in the Arts and Crafts style of wood and sandstone quarried from a site near South Creek four miles southwest of Monticello. The stone cutting, dressing and laying was supervised by Ed Thompson. The interior doors, panels, wood trim, and exposed beams are dark-stained California Fir that was shipped to Thompson, UT by train, and then brought to Monticello by wagon. Henry and Lillian Wood lived here with their six children until 1923.

The Fletcher Hammond family moved into the home in 1924 and remodeled it for use as a hotel, one of the first in San Juan County. Between 1933-36 Jack Neilson owned and operated the hotel and a dairy business on the property.

Kenneth and Elizabeth Summers moved here on July 4, 1936 and continued to operate the Hyland Hotel until 1974. Many salesmen, scientists, businessmen, tourists, and teachers enjoyed the home-like atmosphere inspired by Elizabeth’s outlook that it was “a home first, and a hotel second”. The front office was used by visiting doctors to see patients. This building also served as a community gathering place for more than 50 years.

Marker placed in 1995.

Division of State History