The History of the Lehi Mesa Community

Lehi is an old-established community founded within the city of Mesa in 1876. It actually dates back before Mesa was even existed by Mormon settlers who were sent to establish their faith in Arizona. Their mission was to connect churches from Salt Lake City to Mexico. Under the leadership of Daniel Young, the area was under attack by the Apache Indians. The settlers built a fort as a place of refuge. As the area grew, this community became incorporated. While the fort no longer exists, a marker has been erected from the main church to commemorate the once-standing construction.
This area is a quiet neighborhood that holds so much history.