Rio Grande in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Morgan Commercial & Normal College
Organised January 1868
Photographed by Tyler Thorsted, July 15, 2020
1. Morgan Commercial & Normal College Marker
On this site John Morgan, noted Civil War Veteran, Educator, L.D.S. Missionary and Church Leader, established the first successful educational institution in the Territory of Utah.
Here was established the Morgan College in 1870, Utahs first free public library and reading room, and here many of the future pioneer merchants, bankers, educators and church leaders received their educational training.
The Pioneer College of Utah
Co-educational courses of study provided actual experience and a practical brand of education.
We look back to the lives and work of our fathers. The glory of their lives inspires us. We realize that our parents looked forward. They had dreams of better days.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 40° 45.833′ N, 111° 53.458′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Rio Grande. It is on South Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 240 S Main Street, Salt Lake City UT 84111,
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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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lollin Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Karrick Block (within shouting distance of this marker); David Keith Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Monaco (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Herald Building (about 600 feet away); Salt Lake Herald Building (about 600 feet away); Commercial Street (about 600 feet away); First National Bank Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.
Photographed by Tyler Thorsted, July 15, 2020
2. Morgan Commercial & Normal College Marker north side
Photographed by Tyler Thorsted, July 15, 2020
3. Morgan Commercial & Normal College Marker south side
Photographed by Tyler Thorsted, July 15, 2020
4. Morgan Commercial & Normal College Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2020, by Tyler Thorsted of Orem, Utah. This page has been viewed 353 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 15, 2020, by Tyler Thorsted of Orem, Utah. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
