Draper in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Original Log Home of Perry Fitzgerald

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, January 2, 2026

1. Original Log Home of Perry Fitzgerald Marker

Inscription. Perry Fitzgerald was Born 22 Dec. 1815 in Redstone, PA. In 1842, he joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. When the saints were forced to leave Nauvoo, IL, he was chosen by Brigham Young to join the original pioneer party to journey westward in search of a new home for the Mormons. They arrived in the Salt Lake Valley on 24 July 1847. In 1851, Perry Fitzgerald moved to South Willow Creek, later known as Draper, UT and built his permanent home.

Originally located on the banks of a small creek at approximately 1100 East and 12400 South, the log home was moved to this current location and restored and rebuilt by the Draper Historical Society under the supervision of Lynn Ballard. As a founder of Draper, Perry Fizgerald was a pillar of strength to the community and exemplified courage, honesty, integrity and the pioneer spirit. He died at his home on 4 Oct. 1889, surrounded by family and friends. He is buried in the Draper City Cemetery

The monument was erected at the direction of Devin Rasmussen and made possible by donations from friends and descendants of Prrry Fizgerald.

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marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 40° 31.497′ N, 111° 51.479′ W. Marker is in Draper, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is on Constitution Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1162 Constitution Avenue, Draper UT 84020, 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 on the 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 walking distance of this marker: Day Dairy Barn (here, next to this marker); Perry Fitzgerald (here, next to this marker); Perry and Agnes Fitzgerald House and Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); What's in a name? (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); On the Table (about 400 feet away);

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, January 2, 2026

2. Original Log Home of Perry Fitzgerald Marker

Cold As Ice (about 400 feet away); "Milk White" (about 400 feet away); Eggs Across America (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Draper.

Original Log Home of Perry Fitzgerald Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, January 2, 2026

3. Original Log Home of Perry Fitzgerald Building

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, January 2, 2026

4. Original Log Home of Perry Fitzgerald Building

Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2026, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 54 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 10, 2026, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.