Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Lest We Forget
Erected 1968 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers - Central Camp. (Marker Number 356.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1941.
Location. 40° 46.57′ N, 111° 53.425′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Columbus Street and 300 North, on the left when traveling south on Columbus Street. This is one of a group of monuments/markers located on the southeast corner of the intersection. This member of the group is the one closest to the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salt Lake City UT 84103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ensign Peak (within shouting distance of this marker); The Constitution Revered (within shouting distance of this marker); Eliza R. Snow - Leader of Pioneer Women (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Memorial Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas L. Kane and the Mormons (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Hall (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Council Hall (about 800 feet away); Alfred W. McCune Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.
More about this marker. There is a second portion to this marker. Across Columbus Street to the west, on the east side of the Pioneer Historical Museum, is a sculpture of a woman and a youngster leaving a child's grave site. The title of the sculpture is "Lest We Forget", forming a part of this memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. This page has been viewed 1,220 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 2, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 2. submitted on April 17, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on September 2, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 4, 5. submitted on September 14, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 6. submitted on September 2, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 7. submitted on April 17, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.