Central City in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Cedar Tree Shrine
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2012
1. Cedar Tree Shrine Marker
The street to the north was originally Emmigration Road the only approach from the east. Over this road the pioneers of 1847 and subsequent years entered the valley of the Great Salt Sea. They found growing near this site a lone cedar and paused beneath its shade. Songs were sung and prayers of gratitude offered by those early pilgrims.
Later the cedar tree became a meeting place for the loggers going to the canyons. Children played beneath its branches. Lovers made it a trysting place. Because of its friendly influence on the lives of these early men and women we dedicate this site to their memory.
Lone Cedar Tree
Although willows grew along the banks of the streams, a lone cedar tree near this spot became Utah's first famous landmark. Someone in a moment of thoughtlessness cut it down, leaving only the stump which is a part of this monument.
"In the glory of my prime I was the pioneer's friend."
Erected 1933 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 262.)
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, and the Historic Trees series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 40°
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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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: B'nai Israel Temple (approx. 0.3 miles away); L.D.S. Tenth Ward Square (approx. 0.3 miles away); Simon Bamberger House (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Church of Christ, Scientist, Salt Lake City (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named First Church of Christ, Scientist (approx. 0.4 miles away); Trolley Square (approx. 0.4 miles away); Utah Light and Railway Co. Car Barns (Trolley Square) (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Utah Light and Railway Co. Car Barns (Trolley Square) (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.
Photographed by Jack Duffy, August 17, 2010
2. Lone Cedar Tree marker, erected in 1960
Photographed by Jack Duffy, August 17, 2010
3. Cedar Tree Shrine Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 16, 2019
4. The original Cedar Tree Shrine marker is missing.
Photographed by Robert Cole, January 17, 2013
5. Cedar Tree Shrine Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2010, by Jack Duffy of West Jordan, Utah. This page has been viewed 3,426 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 3, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2010, by Jack Duffy of West Jordan, Utah. 4. submitted on April 16, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on January 23, 2013, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
