Enterprise in Washington County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Handcart

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, December 6, 2024

1. Handcart Marker

Inscription.
Between the years and 1847 and 1869 68,000 Saints made the trek to Zion. Mary Ann and Eliza Jane Pulsipher, ages 16 and 7, walked the 1030 miles to the Salt Lake Valley during the summer of 1848, arriving on September 23.

The handcart was devised as an inexpensive means of transportation for those that could not afford animal drawn wagons. 650 handcarts made the long trek. Some of the most tragic and difficult experiences of the Mormon pioneers were recorded by the Willie and Martin handcart companies in 1857. They left Winter Quarters late in the season and were caught by early winter storms in Wyoming. Their supplies ran out and people were dying from hunger and exposure. William Pulsipher, a brother of Mary Ann and Eliza Jane, volunteered to join the parties sent out by Brigham Young to rescue these two handcart companies. William's health suffered for many years as a result of his effort.

Blaine W. Allen of Cedar City built this handcart from written descriptions. The wagon and all the equipment on display have been faithfully restored by Blaine who, at the time, was in his 24th year.

Topics. This historical

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marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 23, 1848.

Location. 37° 34.406′ N, 113° 42.254′ W. Marker is in Enterprise, Utah, in Washington County. It is on East Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker located inside the small Heritage Park located at the intersection of Hwy 18 and East Main St. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 753 E Main Street, Enterprise UT 84725, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Color Country. It is also in the American Southwest,

in the 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: Trails, Transportation and Transmission (here, next to this marker); Large Plow (here, next to this marker); Small Cultivator (a few steps from this marker); Plow (a few steps from this

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, December 6, 2024

2. Handcart Marker

marker); Manure Spreader (a few steps from this marker); Hay Rake and Grass Mower (a few steps from this marker); Buggy (a few steps from this marker); Scraper (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Enterprise.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.