Our Community

Snowflake

Snowflake’s history began in 1878 when five families, led by William J. Flake, settled in the Silver Creek Valley. Flake had purchased the Rancho Rio Plata from James Stinson, who raised cattle to feed soldiers at Fort Apache. Flake and the other families were among the numerous individuals sent by the Mormon Church President Brigham Young to establish religious colonies throughout the southwest. In September, 1878, Flake met with Mormon Apostle Erastus Snow, who was dedicating the new Mormon colonies. The two men named the new community by combining their last names, Snow and Flake.

Taylor

On January 23, 1878, James Pearce settled in Taylor, the first Mormon settler along the Silver Creek. He was joined by John Sandifird in March, along with additional families from 1878 to 1881 to form the town of Taylor, which was named after John Taylor, third President of the Mormon Church.

Two Towns, One Community

Snowflake and Taylor, both located along the peaceful Silver Creek Valley, enjoy a colorful four-season climate with plentiful sunshine and mild year-round temperatures. The local population has grown dramatically in recent years with prosperous industry, commercial expansion and modern infrastructure.

Today both towns full of country charm and rich in history share performing arts, schools, parks, and many celebrations.