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

Thomas L. Kane and the Mormons

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 12, 2023

1. Thomas L. Kane and the Mormons Marker

Inscription. Early migration to Utah and its settlement by the Mormons were added by stalwart friends. Typical of these was Col. Thomas L. Kane of the U.S. Army. A cultured and courageous man, devoted to truth and justice. In financial, political, and civil affairs he served as a good will ambassador. Present when the Mormon Battalion was called in 1846. He obtained permission for the Mormons to remain on Indian land, and in 1858 assisted in a peaceful settlement of the Johnston Army episode. Throughout his life he was their staunch friend.

Erected 1955 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 220.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 40° 46.586′ N, 111° 53.474′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Capitol Hill. It is on Main Street north of North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in front of the Pioneer Memorial Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Main St, Salt Lake City UT 84103, 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, 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

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: Pioneer Memorial Museum (here, next to this marker); Eliza R. Snow - Leader of Pioneer Women (a few steps from this marker); The Constitution Revered (within shouting distance of this marker); Lest We Forget (within shouting distance of this marker); Utah and the Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); Utah Civil War Casualty (within shouting distance of this marker); Ensign Peak (within shouting distance of this marker); Ebenezer Beesley House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Also see . . . Thomas L. Kane on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 13, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 12, 2023

2. Thomas L. Kane and the Mormons Marker

Marker is in front of Pioneer Memorial Museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.