Pleasant Grove in Utah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Utah’s First Indian Battle

In Commemoration of

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 2, 2018

1. Utah’s First Indian Battle Marker

Inscription. The first battle between Indians and the Utah Pioneers occurred in February 1849, two miles east of this monument, near the mouth of the canyon, between the Deseret Militia and the Indians. The stream and canyon were named “Battle Creek” from that encounter.

Erected 1935 by The Adult Aaronic Priesthood of the Timpanogos Stake and Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association. (Marker Number 56.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1849.

Location. 40° 21.694′ N, 111° 44.431′ W. Marker is in Pleasant Grove, Utah, in Utah County. It is on South Main Street north of East 200 South, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pleasant Grove UT 84062, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Wasatch Front

and in Greater Provo.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and on the Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North America,

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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: Elijah Mayhew House (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Skirmish at Pleasant Grove (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Benjamin W. Driggs Home (about 600 feet away); Ashton / Driggs House (about 600 feet away); "Soft-Rock" (about 600 feet away); Winter Corral (about 600 feet away); Pleasant Grove Town Hall (about 600 feet away); Pleasant Grove City (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pleasant Grove.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Ashton House (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 2, 2018

2. Utah’s First Indian Battle Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 2, 2018

3. Utah’s First Indian Battle Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 664 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 8, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.