Provo in Utah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Brigham Young Academy

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 2, 2018

1. Brigham Young Academy Marker

Inscription. In October 1875, President Brigham Young executed a deed of trust to establish an academy. First classes were held in January 1876, Warren N. Dusenberry, Principal. Karl G. Maeser became Principal April 1876 to 1892. First school held on this site in Provo’s first brick structure, destroyed by fire 1884. Classes continued in temporary quarters, then in ZCMI warehouse until education building was dedicated 1892. During those years, A.O. Smoot, President of Trustees, arranged financing. Benjamin Cluff, Jr., Principal 1892-1903. Academy changed to Brigham Young University 1903.

Erected 1971 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 376.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1876.

Location. 40° 14.035′ N, 111° 39.829′ W. Marker is in Provo, Utah, in Utah County. It is at the intersection of West Center Street and 300 West, on the right when traveling west on West Center Street. Marker is on the northeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this

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postal address: 290 West Center Street, Provo UT 84601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Wasatch Front.

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: Provo's Liberty Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the Old Provo High School (about 500 feet away); 110-120 West Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); 104 West Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); Provo Woolen Mills (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Beebe House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Angus G. Beebe House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Octogon House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Provo.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 2, 2018

2. Brigham Young Academy Marker

Brigham Young Academy image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 2, 2018

3. Brigham Young Academy

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 496 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.