John C. Freemont Memorial Marker

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Parowan in Iron County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

John C. Freemont Memorial

By Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2012

1. John C. Freemont Memorial Marker

Inscription. Seeking a suitable railroad route through the central Rockies, John C. Freemont and Company reached Parowan February 6, 1854.
These are Freemont's own words, "We were all so feeble we could barely drag ourselves down the trail, but the Mormons took us in, one or two in each home, fed us, and nursed us back to health."
On this spot Freemont himself was nursed back to health by Mrs. John C. L. Smith who later became Mrs. Wm. C. McGregor.
This location was donated to the Sons of The Utah Pioneers by the Laurence J. and Agusta D. Adams Family.

Erected by Little Salt Lake Chapter S.U.P.

Marker series. This marker is included in the Sons of Utah Pioneers marker series.

Location. 37° 50.412′ N, 112° 49.665′ W. Marker is in Parowan, Utah, in Iron County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 100 South, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Click for map. Marker is on the southwest corner. Marker is in this post office area: Parowan UT 84761, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pioneer Sundial (a few steps from this marker); First School House and Council House in Iron County (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesse N. Smith Home (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Jesse N. Smith Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Rock Church (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); William and Julia Lyman House (about 400 feet away); D.U.P. Relic Hall (about 400 feet away); Public Works (about 700 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Parowan.

By Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2012

2. John C. Freemont Memorial Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on September 19, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.