Bear River City in Box Elder County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Bear River City Pioneers

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 21, 2025

1. Bear River City Pioneers Marker

Inscription. In commemoration of the founders of this community who made their first homes in the banks of the Bear River in the winter of 1866. To the residents of the old fort and all other pioneers who resided in Bear River City and came to Utah prior to May 10, 1869 this monument is affectionately dedicated by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Bear River Camp July 24, 1947

Erected 1947 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers.

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 1866.

Location. 41° 36.979′ N, 112° 7.391′ W. Marker is in Bear River City, Utah, in Box Elder County. It is on North 4600 West, on the right when traveling east. The marker is in Bear River City Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5930 N 4600 W, Bear River City UT 84301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Cache Valley

and in the West Desert.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in Colorado Plateau.

Globally,

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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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bear River City (here, next to this marker); Bear River City Fort (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Schools (approx. 0.3 miles away); In Honor of James Bridger (approx. 1.4 miles away); Call's Fort (approx. 3.4 miles away); Presbyterian Centennial (approx. 4.6 miles away); Corinne - Pioneer Railroad Town (approx. 4.7 miles away); Corinne Opera House (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bear River City.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 21, 2025

2. Bear River City Pioneers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.