The Town of Manila was settled in 1898, the same year Admiral Dewey captured Manila Philippines. So, they named the town ‘Manila’ after this action and later became the County Seat when Daggett County was formed in 1918. Today the “Lucerne Valley” is made up of different communities including the town of Manila, Utah, and the Town of Washam, Wyoming.
The Town of Manila was settled in 1898, the same year Admiral Dewey captured Manila Philippines. So, they named the town ‘Manila’ after this action and later became the County Seat when Daggett County was formed in 1918. Today the “Lucerne Valley” is made up of different communities including the town of Manila, Utah, and the Town of Washam, Wyoming.
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