Henefer in Summit County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

"Mormon" Pioneer Trail

Photographed by Tyler Thorsted, May 16, 2020

1. "Mormon" Pioneer Trail Marker

Inscription. Under the Leadership of Brigham Young
the "Mormon" Pioneers
Exploring Their Way to the Valley of
The Great Salt Lake Passed here July 15 to 20, 1847. Orson Pratt's advance company reached here July 15, others following at intervals. The rear company, including Brigham Young, who was ill with mountain fever encamped near here July 20.
The trail turned to the left at this point to avoid Weber Canyon, then impassable to wagon trains, ascending Henefer Creek to its head and passing thence into East Canyon approximately along the route now traversed by the highway.

Erected 1931 by Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association. (Marker Number 4.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Mormon Pioneer Trail, the Pony Express National Historic Trail, and the Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 41° 1.075′ N, 111° 29.951′ W. Marker is in Henefer, Utah, in Summit County. It is on North Main Street (Utah Route

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65) just south of 100 North, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 90 North Main Street, Henefer UT 84033, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Uinta Mountains,

in the Wasatch Front,

and in Greater Provo.

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: Over a Century of Building (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Echo Gristmill (about 700 feet away); Intersection of Old Pioneer Trail of 1847 and the Lincoln Highway (about 700 feet away); James and William Hennefer (about 700 feet away); The Pioneer Camp (about 700 feet away); Native Americans (about 700 feet away); Weber Canyon Explorers Trail (approx. 0.7 miles away); Deputy Sheriff Rodney Badger Gave His Life (approx. one mile away).

Photographed by Tyler Thorsted, May 16, 2020

2. "Mormon" Pioneer Trail Marker

The circular plaque is the insignia of Pony Express Trails and the lower marker states: Pony Express Trail
St. Joseph to Sacramento
1860 - 1861

Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henefer.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2020, by Tyler Thorsted of Orem, Utah. This page has been viewed 1,192 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2020, by Tyler Thorsted of Orem, Utah. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.