Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Lion House
In 1869, Brigham Young founded
the Young Women Organization
in the Lion House.
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Social Centre
By Reservation Only
No Public Tours
Erected 1935 by Young Men's and Young Women's Mutual Improvement Associations & Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association. (Marker Number 51.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 40° 46.178′ N, 111° 53.335′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah , in Salt Lake County. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is on East South Temple Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 63 East South Temple Street, Salt Lake City UT 84111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brigham Young’s Office (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Lion House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Lion House (a few steps from this marker); Beehive House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Beehive House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bee-Hive House (within shouting distance of this marker); Church Administration Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Federal Reserve Bank (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.
More about this marker. The marker is on the front of the building, near the southeast corner.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. This page has been viewed 912 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on April 27, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. Photos: 1. submitted on September 6, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 2, 3. submitted on February 9, 2013, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 4, 5. submitted on September 6, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.