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

Ensign Peak

Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010

1. Ensign Peak Marker

Inscription. From this point, looking northward, one has a clear view of ensign peak, a round hill, projecting up from the low range of which it is a part. On July 26, 1847, two days after the Mormon Pioneers entered this valley, Brigham Young and party climbed to that point, and with the aid of field glasses made a careful survey of the mountains, canyons and streams. In addition to Brigham Young, the party included Heber C. Kimball, Wilford Woodruff, George A. Smith, Ezra Taft Benson, William Richards, Albert Carrington, and William Clayton.

Wilford Woodruff was the first to ascend the peak, Brigham Young the last,due to a recent illness. It was suggested that this would be a fitting place to "set up an ensign for the nations" where the Lord "shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth" as foretold in Isaiah 11:12. It was then named Ensign Peak, and in later years a standard was erected on its summit.

Erected 1989 by Sons of Utah Pioneers - Salt Lake Chapter. (Marker Number 23.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration

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• Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 26, 1847.

Location. 40° 46.595′ N, 111° 53.42′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Capitol Hill. It is at the intersection of Columbus Street and 300 North, on the right when traveling north on Columbus Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salt Lake City UT 84103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Wasatch Front

and in Greater Salt Lake.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Constitution Revered (here, next to this marker); Utah Civil War Casualty (a few steps from this marker); Utah and the Civil War (a few steps from this marker); Lest We Forget (within shouting distance of this marker); Eliza R. Snow - Leader of Pioneer Women

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 12, 2023

2. Ensign Peak Marker

Marker is near the southwestern corner of the State Capitol lawn. Capitol is behind the trees

(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); Marriner Stoddard Eccles (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Ensign Peak - Two Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010

3. Ensign Peak - Two Markers

In addition to the marker in the immediate foreground, the 18 foot monument with another Ensign Peak Marker is just barely visible on top of the peak. Click the image to bring up a larger image and it can be clearly seen.

Other Ensign Peak Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, September 2, 2010

4. Other Ensign Peak Marker

Marker Group View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010

5. Marker Group View

The Ensign Peak Marker is at the far right.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. This page has been viewed 1,670 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on October 15, 2018, by Andrew Johnson of Salt Lake City, Utah. Photos: 1. submitted on September 2, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 2. submitted on May 13, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3. submitted on September 2, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 4. submitted on September 14, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 5. submitted on September 2, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.