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

Pioneer Silk Industry

Photographed By Tyler Thorsted, July 8, 2021

1. Pioneer Silk Industry Marker

Inscription. In 1867 Paul A. Schettler, an ardent supporter of the silk industry in Utah, acquired this land and planted five acres in mulberry trees, the leaves of which were used to feed silk worms. He built two cocooneries near this location. Elizabeth Von Bergen (Beck), a Swiss weaver, came from France to operate the looms installed by Schettler. Several types of looms were used.

Erected 1941 by Yale and Yalecrest Camps of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 73.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 40° 44.774′ N, 111° 50.337′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Yalecrest. Marker is on Herbert Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1035 S 1800 E, Salt Lake City UT 84108, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pony Express Goes to the Olympics (approx. 1.1 miles away); Unsung Heroes (approx. 1.1 miles away); A Moment in Time (approx. 1.1 miles away); Emma Eccles Jones Plaza (approx. 1.1 miles away);

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In Ten Days or Less... (approx. 1.1 miles away); Answering the Call (approx. 1.1 miles away); Learn About The Pony Express (approx. 1.1 miles away); Fort Douglas (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Photographed By Tyler Thorsted

2. Pioneer Silk Industry Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2021, by Tyler Thorsted of Orem, Utah. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2021, by Tyler Thorsted of Orem, Utah. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.