Ogden in Weber County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Carnegie Free Library (1903-1969)
Ogden, Utah
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 20, 2025
1. Carnegie Free Library Marker
Over the entrance was chiseled the quotation: "In the education of its people lies the safety of the republic."
February 1, 1901
A letter is drafted to philanthropist Andrew Camegie requesting financial support in building a library.
September 23, 1901
Following a $25,000 donation from Mr. Carnegie, the cornerstone of the future library is laid on this site.
April 21, 1903
Ogden's Carnegie Free Library, a two-story sandstone structure, is dedicated.
February 3, 1969
Library is razed, ending a historical chapter of Ogden's past.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 21, 1903.
Location. 41° 13.144′ N, 111° 58.257′ W. Marker is in Ogden, Utah, in Weber County. It is on Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2581 Washington Boulevard, Ogden UT 84401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Odgen/Weber Municipal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Forts in and Near Ogden Utah (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lorin Farr
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Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 20, 2025
2. Carnegie Free Library Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
