Herriman in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Pioneer Rock Church
Photographed By Jack Duffy, August 17, 2010
1. Pioneer Rock Church Marker
Herriman was settled in 1851 by the families of Henry Herriman, Thomas Butterfield, and John Stocking. In 1853, Brigham Young called twenty families to strengthen the settlement. Henry Herriman was chosen the first presiding Elder of the L.D.S Church and meetings were held in a log structure inside the Fort. On this site in 1879, a rock building, 40' x 60', with walls 18" thick was constructed, under the direction of Ensign I. Stocking, from a rock chiseled by hand, and lumber brought from Butterfield Canyon. A large potbellied stove furnished the heat while kerosene lamps provided light. A wood carved pulpit with red velvet covered top, was placed in the center of the platform.Erected 1963 by Daughtors of Utah Pioneers, Camp Herriman, South Salt Lake County. (Marker Number 282.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 40° 30.898′ N, 112° 1.994′ W. Marker is in Herriman, Utah, in Salt Lake County. Marker is on Pioneer
Photographed By Jack Duffy, August 17, 2010
2. Pioneer Rock Church Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Thomas Butterfield (approx. Ό mile away); Fort Herriman (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bingham City Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.3 miles away); Copperton Community Methodist Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); Honoring with Glory (approx. 4.8 miles away); Early Riverton and the Magnificent Dome Church (approx. 5.3 miles away); Riverton Tithing Yard Hill (approx. 5.3 miles away); Welby (approx. 5½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Herriman.
Photographed By Jack Duffy, August 17, 2010
3. Pioneer Rock Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2010, by Jack Duffy of West Jordan, Utah. This page has been viewed 1,404 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on August 29, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2010, by Jack Duffy of West Jordan, Utah. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
