Wales, Utah was originally called "Coal Bed". Local Indians attended a meeting in Ephraim Fort, where Brigham Young was present. Chief Tabiona stepped up to speak to President Young, showed him two rocks, and said "Heap burn". President Young recognized that the stones were coal and asked those present if any of them were experienced at coal mining. John Rees stepped forward and told Brigham "I entered the coal pits in Old Wales when I was eight years old and worked there until I came to Utah". Rees further stated that John Price of Manti was also a coal miner and had the tools to mine with".
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