The 18th Ward Chapel Marker

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Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The 18th Ward Chapel

By Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010

1. The 18th Ward Chapel Marker

Inscription. The 18th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one of the original nineteen ecclesiastical wards of Salt Lake Valley, was organized Feb. 14, 1849. Early congregations consisted of families of Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, and Newell K. Whitney. Meetings were held in boweries, then Brigham Young's schoolhouse on East South Temple Street. In 1880 Don Carlos Young deeded a lot on A Street and 2nd Avenue where the original chapel, of Gothic Revival style, was built (Obed Taylor, architect). It was dedicated Jan. 14 1883 and demolished in 1973. This 18th Ward replica, dedicated June 27, 1980, remains a permanent example of early Utah Gothic architecture (Steven T. Baird, architect). The present site was acquired through an act of the Utah State legislature in 1975. Original parts salvaged and used in this replica include: steeple, cornerstone, window frames, doors, benches, pulpit, and the stained glass window.

Erected 1982 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers - Capital Hill Camp. (Marker Number 421.)

Marker series. This marker is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, and the Markers with Artwork marker series.

Location. 40° 46.539′ N, 111° 53.206′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County

The 18th Ward Chapel Photo, Click for full size

By Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010

2. The 18th Ward Chapel

Marker is located off photo to the left.

. Marker is at the intersection of 300 North and East Capital Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on 300 North. Click for map. The chapel is located on the southwest corner of the intersection, adjacent to Council Hall, the Utah Visitors Information Center. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 E 300 North, Salt Lake City UT 84103, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old City Hall (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Council Hall (about 300 feet away); The Mormon Battalion (about 300 feet away); Ottinger Hall (about 400 feet away); Lest We Forget (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ensign Peak (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Constitution Revered (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eliza R. Snow - Leader of Pioneer Women (approx. ¼ mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Regarding The 18th Ward Chapel. The building is now the White Community Memorial Chapel, used for weddings and other special gatherings.

By Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010

3. The 18th Ward Chapel

By Bryan R. Bauer, August 31, 2010

4. The 18th Ward Chapel

Marker can be seen on the right of the photo.

Credits. This page originally submitted on September 2, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. This page has been viewed 436 times since then. Last updated on September 13, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 2, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.