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

Mowers

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, January 15, 2026

1. Mowers Marker

Inscription. When first developed in the 1850's, mowers were also known as mowing machines. The latter title stuck for 20 years or so but eventually everyone, manufacturers and farmers alike - opted for the simpler term. "Mower" has been the term ever since.

In the history of mowers there is a complex tangle of patents, infringement suits and the pandemonium created by a host of mower patents held or licensed by a host of manufacturers. Complicating matters further, some "Reapers" were built as double-purpose machines, being a "Reaper" or a "Mower". Although the idea didn't work very well, it still was better than having neither machine and resorting to hand methods once again.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture.

Location. 40° 39.858′ N, 111° 56.021′ W. Marker is in Taylorsville, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is on West 4800 South, on the right when traveling west. On the west side of the Taylorsville Bennion Heritage Center parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1500 W 4800 S, Salt Lake City UT 84123, United

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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 walking distance of this marker: Sulky Plow (here, next to this marker); Hay Loaders (here, next to this marker); Hay Rake (a few steps from this marker); Taylorsville Baptisms (a few steps from this marker); Manure Spreader (within shouting distance of this marker); Potato Machinery (within shouting distance of this marker); Cultivator (within shouting distance of this marker); John and Jeanette Gerrard House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taylorsville.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, January 15, 2026

2. Mowers Marker

Taylorsville Bennion Heritage Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, January 15, 2026

3. Taylorsville Bennion Heritage Center

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2026, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 76 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2026, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.