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

First Tabernacle

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 2, 2018

1. First Tabernacle Marker

Inscription. In 1856 this ground was dedicated as a site for Utah Stake Tabernacle. Construction commenced in 1863. Edifice was three stories high, 81 feet long, 47 feet wide, belfry 80 feet. Built of adobe with rock foundation 7 feet at base, 4 feet at top. A bell in the belfry called the people to church, sounded alarms, and curfew for many years. The building was dedicated by President John Taylor September 1867. It served Utah Stake until 1883 when a new Tabernacle was erected. Thereafter is was used for special occasions until 1919 when it was razed.

Erected 1959 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 249.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1867.

Location. 40° 14.482′ N, 111° 40.018′ W. Marker is in Provo, Utah, in Utah County. It is on North 500 West, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 560 North 500 West, 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 Mormon Pioneers (a few steps from this marker); Craghead Field (within shouting distance of this marker); George A. Smith Provo Pioneer Village

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Octogon House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brigham Young Academy Square (approx. half a mile away); Provo Woolen Mills (approx. half a mile away); Brigham Young Academy (approx. half a mile away); Provo's Liberty Bell (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Provo.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 2, 2018

2. First Tabernacle Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 850 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.