Tooele in Tooele County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Pioneer Log Cabin

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 12, 2026

1. Pioneer Log Cabin Marker

Inscription. In 1855 this cabin, one of the first in Tooele, was begun on Main Street by Zachariah Edwards, finished for their home 1856 by Andrew & Ann Gowans, and Hugh & Betsy Bowans where they lived together for a few months. Henry & Georgina Dolling lived nere in 1869. Several other families made it their home. It later sheltered a number of business projects. Given to Daughters of Utah Pioneers by Barbara C. Bowen. Placed on present site in 1973. Furnished with original handmade furniture.

Erected 1976 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 395.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 40° 31.85′ N, 112° 17.854′ W. Marker is in Tooele, Utah, in Tooele County. It can be reached from East Vine Street east of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Acess to this marker is through the DUP Museum, but can be seen though the fence along the sidewalk when the museum is closed. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal

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address: 29 E Vine Street, Tooele UT 84074, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

in the West Desert,

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: Pioneer City Hall (a few steps from this marker); Tooele County Courthouse and City Hall (a few steps from this marker); Tooele Pioneer Hall (a few steps from this marker); Tooele Carnegie Free Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Tooele Ward Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Tooele County Courthouse / Existing County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); "Seek On" (about 500 feet away); "Proud" (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tooele.

Pioneer Log Cabin and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 12, 2026

2. Pioneer Log Cabin and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2026, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2026, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.