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

West Jordan Settlement

Building On Our Heritage

— Cooper's Store 1888 —

West Jordan Settlement Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Johnson, September 20, 2018

1. West Jordan Settlement Marker

Photo Caption: Cooper's Store 1888 Fredrick Cooper’s general merchandise store with attached home in 1912 at 1300 West and Bingham Highway.

Inscription. When the Mormon Pioneers first came to the Salt Lake Valley, the river running west of the city was called the Western Jordan. All the area south of Big Cottonwood Creek was known as West Jordan. Thomas Butterfield, Samuel Egbert, and others were among those who settled here in October 1849. They spent the winter in “dugouts” or man-made caves dug out of the hillside as protection from the harsh winter weather. A remnant visible in the hillside about 300 yards down the canal. It is located midway between the top of the hill and the canal. Other settlers were scattered in similar settings up and down the river bank a distance of seven miles.

West Jordan incorporated as a town in 1941 and was advanced to city status in 1967. West Jordan remained a rural community until the 1970's. Rapid residential and industrial growth since that time have placed West Jordan as Utah’s seventh largest city.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1849.

Location. 40° 36.551′ N, 111° 55.456′ W. Marker is in West Jordan, Utah, in Salt Lake County. Marker can be reached from 7800 South. Marker is on 7800 South, on the right when traveling west. It is near a monument to the Gardners: Builders of the West on a short

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sidewalk trail. It is just west of the Historic Gardner Village Shopping Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 West 7800 South, West Jordan UT 84084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. North Jordan Canal (a few steps from this marker); West Jordan Industry (a few steps from this marker); West Jordan (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); West Jordan Pioneer Church (about 500 feet away); Utah Idaho Sugar Factory (approx. one mile away); Salt Lake and Utah Railroad (approx. one mile away); Traders Rest (approx. 2 miles away); The Old School House (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Jordan.

Additional keywords. West Jordan, Mormon Pioneers

Photographed By Andrew Johnson, September 20, 2018

2. West Jordan Settlement Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2010, by Jack Duffy of West Jordan, Utah. This page has been viewed 1,133 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on September 20, 2018, by Andrew Johnson of Salt Lake City, Utah. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2018, by Andrew Johnson of Salt Lake City, Utah. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.