Eden in Weber County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

David Eccles

(1849 - 1912)

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 21, 2025

1. David Eccles Marker

Inscription. Bold and respectful, David worked tirelessly to succeed in the face of great adversity. The elements within this hand sculpted base illustrate some touchstone successes in his rags to riches story.

The relief panels outline his beginnings. The purchase of his first oxen, which lead to owning his first sawmill. After utilizing the rail system David built an empire and earned his fortune.

Thistle, the national emblem of Scotland, speaks to his heritage Scotland Order of Chivalry is known as the most ancient and noble order of the thistle. Perfectly matched to the symbolic meaning of that flower, David exemplified endurance, survival, courage, and strength.

Represented on the back side of the base are two large wooden spools. David's legally blind father was still able to shape them on a small lathe David would then take them to sell to the large textile factories in Scotland to financially support the family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 41° 17.829′ N, 111° 48.911′ W. Marker is in Eden, Utah,

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in Weber County. It is on North 5500 East, on the right when traveling north. Marker on the base of the statue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2150 N 5500 E, Eden UT 84310, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: David Eccles / Northwestern Shoshone--Early Sojourners of Ogden Valley (here, next to this marker); Eden's Founding (here, next to this marker); Early Life in Eden (here, next to this marker); J.M. Wilbur Company Blacksmith Shop (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eden World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away); Settlement of Eden (about 600 feet away); Leon's Market Building (approx. 3.4 miles away); Huntsville

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 21, 2025

2. David Eccles Marker

(approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eden.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.