Near Halls Crossing in San Juan County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Clay Hill Pass

Photographed By Doreen Thomson, June 25, 2008

1. Clay Hill Pass Marker

Inscription. In 1879 the L.D.S. church sent missionary families to San Juan Country to make settlement and better relations with the Indians. These pioneers led by Silas S. Smith and Platte D. Lyman came through the Hole in the Rock. The company consisted of 83 wagons, men, women and children. Passage was often cut through solid rock or sandstone. On March 5, 1880 they reached the top of this hill, camped, and worked eight days building a road three miles long to bring the wagons safely to the bottom, a drop of 1,000 feet. San Juan County, Utah

Erected 1965 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 305.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 5, 1880.

Location. 37° 25.15′ N, 110° 18.817′ W. Marker is near Halls Crossing, Utah, in San Juan County. Marker is on Utah Route 276, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lake Powell UT 84533, United States of America. Touch for directions.

More about this marker. Located between Halls Crossing and Utah State Highway 95, approximately 15 miles east of Halls Crossing Marina.

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Photographed By Doreen Thomson, June 25, 2008

2. Clay Hill Pass Historical Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2021, by Doreen Thomson of Calgary, Alberta Canada. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2021, by Doreen Thomson of Calgary, Alberta Canada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.