[4] Western Shoshone, led by Chief Washakie, continued to frequent the area to hunt and gather berries for several years after settlement began.

Eventually, costs of maintenance and needed repairs led the congregation to remodel the old school house and convert it for use as a church.

Although the schoolhouse was sold to the ward in 1936, it was not until 1946 that regular meetings were held in the refinished space, mostly due to World War II.

The church was sold to Marvin and Grace Kilbourn who, despite efforts at preservation, were unable to prevent vandalism over the next several decades.

The Utah State Historical Society Classified Photo Collection contains a photograph of the "Porterville Meeting House" taken in 1920.