Draper in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Henry Eastman Day
Pioneer Sentinel
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023
1. Henry Eastman Day Marker
Born 6 Feb 1824 - Limerick, Maine
Died 17 Oct 1898 - Draper
Arrived Salt Lake Valley 2 July 1850
Community and Spiritual Leader
In 1857 Johnston's Army was approaching Salt Lake City to put down a supposed Mormon Rebellion. Henry was given orders to destroy the army's supply wagons. Although no other help was available, Henry, along with 25 other men, under Lott Smith, carrying out orders from Brigham Young, persuaded the corps of 100 that others would come if summoned. The soldiers then handed over their firearms and were put under guard while their supply wagons were burned. Following this, Henry carried out his vigil as a lone pioneer sentinel in Echo Canyon, monitoring the advance of Johnson's Army. Precious time was secured to negotiate peace. Henry was one of the original settlers of Draper and built the 2nd home in the community.
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Wives of Henry Eastman Day
Leah Rawlins
19 September 1827
Apple Creek, Illinois
31 August 1866-Draper
Elizabeth Cottrell
7 November 1844
Rynall, England
3 August 1924-Draper
Caroline A.E. Nylander
17 September 1847
Ostra-Allhelona, Sweden
20 October 1871-Draper
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1850.
Location. 40° 31.322′ N, 111° 51.954′ W. Marker is in Draper, Utah, in Salt Lake County. Marker can be reached from 900 East. Marker is located at Draper Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12625 900 E, Draper UT 84020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Draper Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Early Draper Gathering Places (within shouting distance of this marker); Draperville Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Anthon Nielsen (within shouting distance of this marker); Perry Fitzgerald (within shouting distance of this marker); Enniss Family Memorial in Draper (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Settlers of Draper (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Draper.
Additional keywords. Utah War, Albert Sidney Johnston
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023
2. Henry Eastman Day Marker
Marker is located at Draper Historic Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
