Rio Grande in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Pioneer Square
Photographed By Tyler Thorsted, October 22, 2020
1. Pioneer Square Marker
This monument marks the site of the "Old Fort" in which the Mormon Pioneers wintered in 1847-48 and in which some of the settlers resided for several years. Brigham Young laid the foundation stones on August 10, 1847, for 4 of the 17 houses erected of logs and sun-dried mud blocks on August 11, 1847, the first adobe in the 9 foot wall was laid. The houses formed part of the wall that enclosed this 10 acre block, as protection against Indians. The fort was completed in November 1847. On July 24, 1898, Pioneer Square was dedicated as a public park. The improved park was opened July 24, 1903.
Lower marker:
This plaque above is a replica of the original plaque that was placed here in 1933. It was placed by the Salt Lake Pioneer Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers and the Salt Lake City Parks and Recreation Department in 2020.
Erected 1933 by Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association and the Boy Scouts and Vanguards of Pioneer Stake. (Marker Number 23.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location.
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Flag of the United States of America (within shouting distance of this marker); Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (about 400 feet away); Utah's First Fort (about 400 feet away); Broadway Hotel (about 700 feet away); Utah's First Pioneer Burial Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Crane Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.
Photographed By Tyler Thorsted, October 22, 2020
2. Pioneer Square Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2020, by Tyler Thorsted of Orem, Utah. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2020, by Tyler Thorsted of Orem, Utah. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
