Magna in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Magna Community Baptist Church
Utah Historic Site
National Register of Historic Places
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 30, 2026
1. Magna Community Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Magna Community Baptist Church. Utah Historic Site. The Magna Community Baptist Church is the first and only Protestant church building constructed in Magna, and for over 70 years it has served an important role in the religious affairs of the community. The original one-room section of this church was built in 1896 for the Baptist congregation in Mercur, a mining town located approximately 30 miles to the south. In 1914, as Mercur was being abandoned, the building was moved to Magna, which at that time was known as Pleasant Green. The church was moved once again in 1924 to its current location, and in order to accommodate the growing congregation a large addition was built on the east in 1928. The congregation, though affiliated with the Baptist church, has always operated under a spirit of ecumenicalism, accommodating members from a variety of Christian groups.
The Magna Community Baptist Church is the first and only Protestant
church building constructed in Magna, and for over 70 years it has served an important role in the religious affairs of the community. The original one-room section of this church was built in 1896 for the Baptist congregation in Mercur, a mining town located approximately 30 miles to the south. In 1914, as Mercur was being abandoned, the building was moved to Magna, which at that time was known as Pleasant Green. The church was moved once again in 1924 to its current location, and in order to accommodate the growing congregation a large addition was built on the east in 1928. The congregation, though affiliated with the Baptist church, has always operated under a spirit of ecumenicalism,
accommodating members from a variety of Christian groups.
Erected 1987 by Utah Division of State History. (Marker Number N-934.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Utah Historic Sites (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 40° 42.448′ N,
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112° 6.236′ W. Marker is in Magna, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is at the intersection of South 8900 West and W 2900 South, on the right when traveling south on South 8900 West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2916 S 8900 W, Magna UT 84044, 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2026, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2026, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
