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

Old Tooele Ward Church

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 12, 2026

1. Old Tooele Ward Church Marker

Inscription. The first Tooele church was erected in 1869 by the early pioneers who settled in Tooele. Bishop John Rowberry was in charge of construction; George Atkin was superintendent of work; and Richard and William Kennington, Dave Adamson, John Pickett, James Hammond and Edward Broad worked in construction. Rock used was taken from the mouth of Settlement Canyon. The Tooele church was dedicated by Daniel H. Wells on April 29, 1870. President Brigham Young, John Taylor, Orson Pratt and Wilford Woodruff were present. The building was remodeled in 1918 and served the community for 90 years. Up until its demolition in 1968, every prophet of the Church from Brigham Young to Joseph Fielding Smith had spoken from its pulpit.

Marker Originally Placed on Church Building April 29, 1940
Replacement Plaque 2021

Erected 2021 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 54.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 40° 31.831′ N, 112° 17.939′ W.

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Marker is in Tooele, Utah, in Tooele County. It is at the intersection of West Vine Street and South Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West Vine Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: "Proud" (a few steps from this marker); "Seek On" (within shouting distance of this marker); Tooele Veteran's Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Log Cabin (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pioneer City Hall (about 400 feet away); Tooele County Courthouse and City Hall (about 400 feet away); Tooele Pioneer Hall (about 400 feet away); Old Tooele County Courthouse / Existing County Courthouse

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 12, 2026

2. Old Tooele Ward Church Marker

From the Tower of the First Tooele Valley Chapel, which stood on this site. The bell atop this monument served the people for 99 years. Construction began in 1854, finished in 1869, and demolished in 1968.

(about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tooele.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 12, 2026

3. Old Tooele Ward Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2026, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2026, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.