Liberty Wells in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Wilford Woodruff Farmhouse
Utah Historic Site
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Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 19, 2025
1. Wilford Woodruff Farmhouse Marker
The Wilford Woodruff Farmhouse was built in 1859-1860. It is a two-story log home designed in a pioneer Classical style, which includes hand-hewn logs, adobe brick, square nails, and plaster mixed with horsehair. It is still on its original foundation located on what was once a twenty-acre farm.
Wilford Woodruff was a pioneer in the first company of settlers in the Salt Lake Valley. He became the fourth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He lived in this house from 1865 to 1891 with his wife Emma, but also had other residences. It was while residing here that he issued the Manifesto in 1890, officially ending the practice of plural marriage in the Church. Wilford Woodruff helped build the Salt Lake Temple and dedicated it in 1893. He was also well known as a missionary, historian, and legislator. Additionally he was a prominent horticulturist, serving as president of the Deseret Agricultural and Manufacturing Society for many years.
Marker Placed in 2002
Erected 2002 by Utah Division of State History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
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Location. 40° 44.071′ N, 111° 52.615′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Liberty Wells. It is on 500 East, on the right when traveling south. This market located next to the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1614 500 E, Salt Lake City UT 84105, 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: Wilford Woodruff Farm 1850 (here, next to this marker); First Encampment Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Encampment in the Salt Lake Valley (about 400 feet away); Others Who Came (about
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 19, 2025
2. Wilford Woodruff Farmhouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
