University in Cottonwood Heights in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

This Is The Place Monuments

Photographed by Connor Olson, April 17, 2021

1. This Is The Place Monuments Marker

Inscription. The first marker to commemorate the arrival of the Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley was a wooden cross. The eight foot post carried the name “Brigham Young.” The crosspiece said "This is the place.” In 1921, the wooden cross was replaced with the obelisk monument. This spot is where Brigham Young, in viewing the valley, made the statement, "This is the right place. Drive on.”

Erected by This Is The Place Foundation. (Marker Number 48.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 40° 45.186′ N, 111° 48.806′ W. Marker is in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in University. It can be reached from East Sunnyside Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2601 E Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City UT 84108, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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,

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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: Early Monuments (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Children’s Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Deseret Hospital and Quilt Museum (about 500 feet away); William Atkin Home (about 500 feet away); Mary Fielding Smith Home (about 500 feet away); Thomas Phillip White Cabin (about 500 feet away); Handcarts (about 600 feet away); Manti Fort Gristmill (about 600 feet away).

Photographed by Connor Olson, April 17, 2021

2. This Is The Place Monuments Marker

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Photographed by Connor Olson, April 17, 2021

3. This Is The Place Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,535 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 19, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.