Brigham City in Box Elder County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
A Pioneer Home
The cabin was moved to Rees Pioneer Park in 1929 where it could be preserved as a typical pioneer dwelling. The move cost $15.00. Charles Squires, son of the original builder, was hired to do some restoration work for $221.00. It was dedicated September 8, 1929.
In 1993 Box Elder South Company Daughters of Utah Pioneers made arrangements to lease enough and to form a yard around the cabin permitting removal of the 1948 cover which had largely obscured it from view. Renovation and restoration followed, including installation of a clay floor, cedar roof, and half-loft; planting of old-fashioned flowers in the yard; and furnishing the cabin with pioneer originals and replicas - all combining to create more fully the atmosphere of an 1855 pioneer home.
1995 No. 482 South Box Elder Company
The cabin was moved to its present location in Brigham Young Park on May 26, 2000. As their Centennial Project, the Box Elder South Company of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers chose to completely restore the cabin. Rotting logs were removed and replaced with new logs, the chinking was replaced inside and out, a wooden plank floor was installed, a chimney was built, and a working fireplace was finished. Rocks were brought to cover the foundation, and the landscaping efforts included planting trees and flowers. Hours of labor and prayers of many people have been expended in restoring this cabin to its present condition. The dedication was held on June 1, 2001.
Erected 1995 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 482.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 41° 30.652′ N, 112° 1.162′ W. Marker is in Brigham City, Utah, in Box Elder County. Marker is on West Forest Street. In Brigham Young Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 W Forest St, Brigham City UT 84302, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brigham City Co-Op (a few steps from this marker); Erected in Honor of Brigham Young (a few steps from this marker); Brigham City Co-op Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brigham City Fire Station/City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Box Elder Fort (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historical Rail (approx. half a mile away); Union Pacific Depot-Built 1907 (approx. half a mile away); Historic Brigham City Relief Society Granary (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brigham City.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 54 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.