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

The View From Ensign Peak

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 12, 2023

1. The View From Ensign Peak Marker

Inscription. After viewing the valley on July 24, 1847, Brigham Young reportedly declared, "This is the right place." Scouting reports verified that there were enough natural resources to support a city, which was soon laid out with wide streets and ten-acre blocks. The heart of the city was to be the temple block. When the temple was finished in 1893, the population of Salt Lake City exceeded forty-five thousand.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 24, 1847.

Location. 40° 47.516′ N, 111° 53.292′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker can be reached from Ensign Vista Drive west of East Greenstroke Drive. Marker is located at Ensign Peak Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1002 N Ensign Vista Dr, Salt Lake City UT 84103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ensign Peak Nature Park (here, next to this marker); The Pioneers (a few steps from this marker); Ensign Peak (a few steps from this marker); The Explorers (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Ensign Peak (a few steps from this marker); The American Indians (a few steps from this marker);

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This is the Place (within shouting distance of this marker); A Hallowed Place (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 12, 2023

2. The View From Ensign Peak Marker

Marker is located at Ensign Peak Plaza.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.