7The Fruita Historic District
Venture to the center of Capitol Reef National Park. It is here you will discover the Fruita Historic District. Give yourself between 30 minutes and two hours here.
Here you will be able to see a number of historic buildings built by the pioneer settlers. This is where Mormon settlers set up shop in the late 17th century. See the Blacksmith Shop, the Fruita Schoolhouse, the Fruita Orchard, and Gifford House.
The Gifford Homestead is one of the Fruita District’s most visited historic buildings. The home was built in 1908 and was originally erected and owned by famous polygamist Calvin Pendleton. The Giffords became the owners two decades later. Visit between March 14th through October and purchase handmade fruit pies, jams, and jellies there.
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