Bonaparte in Van Buren County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Mormon Trail Crossing at Des Moines River
Photographed By John Desaulniers, Jr., June 28, 2004
1. Mormon Trail Crossing at Des Moines River Marker
Brigham Young and band of Mormons crossed the Des Moines River here March 5, 1846 on their trek to Utah.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1908.
Location. 40° 41.859′ N, 91° 48.196′ W. Marker is in Bonaparte, Iowa, in Van Buren County. Marker is on Main Street just south of 1st Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bonaparte IA 52620, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Iowa’s Confederate General (approx. 3.3 miles away); Dragoon Trail Historical Site Marker No. 2 (approx. 8 miles away); Athens Mills (approx. 9˝ miles away in Missouri); Aftermath of the Battle (approx. 9˝ miles away in Missouri); First Northeast Missouri Home Guard Defends the Union (approx. 9˝ miles away in Missouri); The Benning House (approx. 9.6 miles away in Missouri); Missouri State Guard Defends Southern Rights
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2010, by John Desaulniers, Jr. of Mingo, Iowa. This page has been viewed 1,237 times since then and 49 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 27, 2010, by John Desaulniers, Jr. of Mingo, Iowa. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
