The Avenues in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
In Memory of John M. Bernhisel
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, December 17, 2024
1. In Memory of John M. Bernhisel Marker
In memory of John M. Bernhisel
June 23, 1799 - September 28, 1881
Pioneer - Statesman - Physician
A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in 1827, Dr. Bernhisel joined the L.D.S. Church, while practicing medicine in New York City. In 1843 he became Joseph Smith's attache, and after the prophet's death he remained in Nauvoo until the fall of 1847 as a trustee for the Church. A pioneer of 1848, Dr. Bernhisel became Deseret's agent to Washington in 1849, and Utah's first delegate to Congress in 1851, serving for five terms, 1851 to 1859, and 1861 to 1863.
He was a studious, cultivated man who never waivered from his conviction.
This memorial dedicated in a public ceremony July 24, 1968
Erected 1968.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.
Location. 40° 46.529′ N, 111° 51.766′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in The Avenues. It is on Main Street, on the left when traveling south. Located inside the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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Regionally, this marker is in the Wasatch Front and in Greater Salt Lake. It is also in the American 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (here, next to this marker); First Playground (approx. Ό mile away); In Memory of Our Dead (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gold Star Mothers Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Salt Lake City Japanese American WWII Servicemen Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1059 E. South Temple (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1051 East South Temple (approx. 0.4 miles away); Walker/Town Club House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, December 17, 2024
2. In Memory of John M. Bernhisel Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
