There are several theories about laverkin. One is that it was derived from the Spanish for The Virgin...LaVirgin. But there doesn't appear to be any Spanish influence in the area. And the name would have been Rio Virgin.. or some other form....It has also been stated that LaVerkin is Indian for Beautiful Valley. The last theory comes from handwritten maps from early trappers. From early on the creek was known as Beaver Skin Creek. Some theorize that because of poor writing and spelling skills, it deteriorated to LeaverSkin to Lavinskind and finally to LaVerkin.
The first permanent settlers were Henry and Joseph Gubler and their families. They came in 1899. LaVerkin got its own post office in 1903 which helps to establish that as the birthyear.