Josie Morris Homestead

The Josie Morris Cabin and Homestead allows a glimpse into the life or an independent pioneer.

NPS

Quick Facts

Location:

Cub Creek Road

Significance:

Cultural Site

Amenities

6 listed

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Picnic Table, Toilet - Vault/Composting, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles

Josie Bassett Morris made her home here until 1964.

Today, it might be hard to imagine this place as a hub of activity. Josie Morris once poured heart and soul into endless hours of chopping wood, cooking meals, milking cows, entertaining guests, and tending the chicken coop and vegetable garden.

Look closer at the walls and envision a bed where Josie slept through bitter cold nights. Breathe in and imagine the rich aroma of Josie’s homebrewed coffee and homemade biscuits. Envision how it would have been to be a guest at the generous hostess’ table. Take a moment to sit in the shade of the trees surrounding Josie’s cabin – trees she carefully planted to provide the shade and fruit necessary for survival in a harsh environment.

Walk the short trails into Box Canyon and Hog Canyon, where Josie penned her livestock; the wooden fence still stands. Imagine living in this place without plumbing, electricity, or neighbors for over fifty years. Relax and let the stillness enchant you; it is this same peacefulness that Josie may also have felt here.