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

Garden

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 12, 2023

1. Garden Marker

Inscription. Pioneer gardeners made "the desert blossom as the rose." Brigham Young, in his vision of their new communities, urged immigrants and missionaries to bring plants from around the world. All kinds of flowers; fruit and vegetable crops; medicinal plants; and fruit, nut, and shade trees resulted. Daily work in the garden was an integral part of pioneer life.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 40° 46.266′ N, 111° 53.256′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in The Avenues. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East 1st Avenue and North State Street. Marker is located at Brigham Young Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 E 1st Ave, 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. Canyon Quarries (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterwheels (within shouting distance of this marker); Wooden Flumes (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigham Young Historic Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Eagle Gate 1859 (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Clayton

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(about 600 feet away); A Private School House (about 600 feet away); The Bee-Hive House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 11 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 16, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.