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

Handcarts

Photographed by Connor Olson, April 17, 2021

1. Handcarts Marker

Inscription. After the first Mormon pioneers came to Utah, thousands more came west each year to join them. Because some pioneers could not afford a covered wagon or oxen, they built simple handcarts to take their belongings in on the long trek to Utah. They walked inside the handle frame to pull the two-wheeled cart. Handcarts carried 100 pounds of clothing and bedding, while wagons carried tents, pots, pans and food.

Erected by This Is The Place Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 40° 45.266′ N, 111° 48.873′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, 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 East Sunnyside Avenue, 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: Niels and Josephine Anderson Home (within shouting distance of this marker); William Atkin Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Snelgrove Boot Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Deseret Telegraph Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Manti Fort Gristmill (about 300 feet away); Dinwoodey Pottery Shop (about 300 feet away); Dinwoodey Cabinet and Chair Shop (about 300 feet away); Early Monuments (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Photographed by Connor Olson, April 17, 2021

2. Handcarts

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 353 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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