South Jordan in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

South Jordan Settlement

Photographed by Jack Duffy, August 21, 2010

1. South Jordan Settlement Marker

Inscription. In 1859, George A. Smith sold his Mexican Land Grant to Alexander Beckstead, who, with others, settled ½ mile to the south. They dug a five mile ditch from Jordan River, in operation since completed in 1863. Adobe Community House built, 1864. John Winward, first school teacher. In 1863, L.D.S. Branch organized, James Woods, Pres., succeeded by Wm. A. Bills, 1867, who became Bishop in 1877. Later, on this site, a 30 x 46 ft. granite-adobe chapel was erected also used for school and recreation. Far South County

Erected 1972 by Far South County, Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 383.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 40° 33.493′ N, 111° 55.236′ W. Marker is in South Jordan, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is on South 1055 West, on the right when traveling south. Marker is adjacent to (on the east side) of South Jordan City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10600 South 1055 West, South Jordan UT 84095, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: South Jordan's Veteran's Memorial (here, next to this marker); South Jordan Cemetery (here, next to this marker); 1938 School Bus/Train Accident Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Granary & Hay Barn (approx. half a mile away); Lamb Shed (approx. half a mile away); Coal Storage Shed (approx. half a mile away); Milk House (approx. half a mile away); Garside/McMullin House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Jordan.

Photographed by Jack Duffy, August 21, 2010

2. South Jordan Settlement Marker

Photographed by Jack Duffy, August 21, 2010

3. South Jordan Settlement Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2010, by Jack Duffy of West Jordan, Utah. This page has been viewed 1,582 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2010, by Jack Duffy of West Jordan, Utah. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.