Lehi in Utah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Indian Ford Ferry (Rocky Ford Ferry)

1858-1869

Photographed by Jacob Oscarson, July 4, 2018

1. Indian Ford Ferry (Rocky Ford Ferry) Marker

Inscription. Indian Ford, just north of here, was long used by Indians, pioneers, and early explorers to cross the Jordan River. Crossing was relatively easy when the water was low, however raging waters during high run off made crossing difficult. Indian Ford Ferry, located here, made crossing possible year-round.

The ferry was most likely a flat bottom boat with sides and possibly pontoons. Drop-down front and back allowed one wagon at a time with horses and people to enter the ferry. Back and front ramps would then be fastened securely. Man-powered poles, pushed into the bottom of the river, were used to push the ferry across. A strong rope was tethered on both sides of the river to keep the ferry on course.

The ferry operated day and night. It was used by the Pony Express, the Overland Stage Coach, and other travelers. In periods of high traffic, it is estimated that as many as 500 people crossed this site daily.

Erected 1997 by Utah County Sesquicentennial Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included

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Location. 40° 25.928′ N, 111° 54.765′ W. Marker is in Lehi, Utah, in Utah County. It can be reached from Garden Drive. Can only be accessed along the Jordan River Trail. See "Also See" for a link to information on the trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lehi UT 84043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Wasatch Front

and in Greater Provo.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and on the Colorado Plateau.

Globally, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Camp W.G. Williams Hostess House/Officers Club (approx. half a mile away); Jordan Narrows (approx. half a mile away); Harder Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Rockwell's Original Station (approx. 3.7 miles away); Rockwell Station (approx.

Photographed by Jacob Oscarson, July 4, 2018

2. Indian Ford Ferry (Rocky Ford Ferry) Marker

3.7 miles away); a different marker also named Rockwell Station (approx. 3.7 miles away); a different marker also named Rockwell Station (approx. 3.7 miles away); Lehi Cemetery (approx. 4 miles away).

Also see . . . The Jordon River Trail. (Submitted on June 11, 2022.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2022, by Jacob Oscarson of Salt Lake City, Utah. This page has been viewed 894 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2022, by Jacob Oscarson of Salt Lake City, Utah. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.