North Park in Provo in Utah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

George A. Smith Provo Pioneer Village

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 31, 2026

1. George A. Smith Provo Pioneer Village Marker

Inscription. Pioneer Village is an authentic representation of life in Provo before the arrival of the Utah Southern Railroad in 1873. Most of the buildings and artifacts in the Village have come from the surrounding area. The historic structures depict various businesses, public meeting places, homes and outbuildings for animal care.

The existence of this Village is due to the foresight of the George A, Smith Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers, a group of dedicated men who realized the need for preserving the heritage of this area. In 1931, David Loveless donated the John Turner cabin, several outbuildings, and his large collection of artifacts to the local Sons of Utah Pioneers. The city of Provo provided the land on which the Village stands. Since the beginning, the Sons of Utah Pioneers have expanded and improved the Village by adding buildings and artifacts and by repairing and preserving the original donations.

In 2006, the George A. Smith Chapter merged with the Brigham Young Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers, which took over as the official sponsor of the Village. Many visionary men have contributed time and money to the project. Hopefully, all who visit here will appreciate the faith, dedication, and determination of the pioneers who settled Provo and will desire to contribute to its preservation.

Topics. This historical

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marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 40° 14.524′ N, 111° 40.017′ W. Marker is in Provo, Utah, in Utah County. It is in North Park. It is on North 500 West, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 N 500 West, Provo UT 84601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Wasatch Front.

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: Provo's Mormon Pioneers (within shouting distance of this marker); First Tabernacle (within shouting distance of this marker); Craghead Field (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brigham Young Academy Square (approx. half a mile away); The Octogon House (approx. half a mile away); Provo Woolen Mills (approx. 0.6 miles away); Brigham Young Academy (approx. 0.6 miles away); Provo's Liberty Bell (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Provo.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 31, 2026

2. George A. Smith Provo Pioneer Village Marker

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