Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Lion House

Utah Historic Site

Photographed By Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010

1. Lion House State and National Register Marker

Inscription. Constructed 1855-1856 as a residence for Brigham Young and his family, the Lion House takes its name from the recumbent lion carved by William Ward set on top of the front portico. The house was designed by Truman O. Angell and built of stuccoed adobe. Brigham Young, second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and first Territorian Governor of Utah, died in the house on August 29, 1877. Since its construction the Lion House has functioned as a community social center.

Erected by Utah State Historical Society. (Marker Number N-134.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 40° 46.171′ N, 111° 53.344′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is on East South Temple Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 63 East South Temple Street, Salt Lake City UT 84111, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Lion House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Lion House (a few steps from this marker); Brigham Young’s Office (a few steps from this

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marker); Church Administration Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beehive House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Beehive House (within shouting distance of this marker); Church Historian's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Federal Reserve Bank (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Regarding Lion House. The Lion House, along with Brigham Young's Office and the Bee-Hive House make up what is known as the Brigham Young Complex. This combination of buildings is what is recorded on the National Register of Historic Places. The word Complex could also take in the garden, the garden wall, and the family cemetery. They were all part of Brigham Young's private property.

Lion House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010

2. Lion House and Marker

Lion House (left) and Brigham Young's Office (right) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bryan R. Bauer, August 27, 2010

3. Lion House (left) and Brigham Young's Office (right)

This building, along with Brigham Young's Office and Bee-Hive House form the Brigham Young Complex (as registered on the National Register of Historic Places).

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. This page has been viewed 798 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on May 13, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.