Elijah Cutler Behunin Cabin

The Elijah Cutler Behunin Cabin is a single-room sandstone structure with walls of less than 14 by 17 feet, finished with a cement coating on the exterior. The roof-covered building now stands near State Route 24 as a reminder of how settlers lived in this area during the early frontier days.

The cabin was built in 1883 when Elijah Cutler Behunin settled in this remote area and made it his family home. It represents one of the earliest dwellings constructed by private settlers in the Capitol Reef region.

The cabin reflects how Mormon pioneer families organized their daily lives and adapted to the remote landscape of southern Utah.

The cabin can be reached via an unpaved access road off State Route 24, which is open to both standard vehicles and recreational vehicles without difficulty. The site sits near other points of interest in the park, making it a straightforward stop during a visit to the area.

At one point, about 15 family members occupied this tiny single room, with many children sleeping outside or on the ground due to lack of interior space. This crowding reflects the real challenges that pioneer families faced in building their new lives.

Location: Wayne County

Inception: 1883

Architects: Elijah Cutler Behunin

GPS coordinates: 38.28222,-111.17000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20