South Jordan in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
South Jordan Settlement
By Jack Duffy, August 21, 2010
1. South Jordan Settlement Marker
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 CountyErected 1972 by Far South County, Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 383.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • 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. Marker is on South 1055 West, on the right when traveling south. Marker is adjacent to
By Jack Duffy, August 21, 2010
2. South Jordan Settlement Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mingo Smelter (approx. 2.6 miles away); Riverton Tithing Yard Hill (approx. 2.7 miles away); Early Riverton and the Magnificent Dome Church (approx. 2.8 miles away); West Jordan Pioneer Church (approx. 3˝ miles away); West Jordan (approx. 3˝ miles away); North Jordan Canal (approx. 3˝ miles away); West Jordan Settlement (approx. 3˝ miles away); West Jordan Industry (approx. 3˝ miles away).
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 993 times since then and 11 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.
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