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

The Constitution Revered

Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010

1. The Constitution Revered Marker

Inscription. "I want to say to every man, the Constitution of the United States, as framed by our fathers, was dictated, was revealed, was put into their hearts by the Almighty who dwells in the heavens; and I tell you in the name of Jesus Christ it is as good as ever I could ask for. I say unto you, magnify the laws. There is no law in the United States, or in the Constitution, but I am ready to make honorable." From Brigham Young's farewell address to the Mormon Battalion, July 1846, at Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Erected 1976 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers - Central Camp. (Marker Number 392.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, and the Mormon Battalion series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 15, 1846.

Location. 40° 46.596′ N, 111° 53.422′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Capitol Hill. It is at the intersection of Columbia Street and 300 North, on the right when traveling north on Columbia Street. The marker is located at the southwest corner of the State Capitol

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grounds. 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: Ensign Peak (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 (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

The Constitution Revered Monument and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010

2. The Constitution Revered Monument and Marker

City.

A Group of Three Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010

3. A Group of Three Markers

This marker is on the large stone monument to the right of center.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 14, 2019

4. The Constitution Revered Marker

Utah State Capitol Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 14, 2019

5. Utah State Capitol Building

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 1,290 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on April 15, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 4, 5. submitted on April 15, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.