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

West Jordan Pioneer Church

Photographed by Jack Duffy, circa August 2010

1. West Jordan Pioneer Church Marker

Inscription. In 1859, to replace a log church house, Bishop Archibald Gardner chose Elias Morris as architect of this red sandstone and granite church. On May 15, 1861, the cornerstone was laid. Proceeds from a military ball attended by L.D.S. authorities including Brigham Young, Fort Douglas Officers and others, completed the $10,000 building dedicated August 11, 1867 by Wilford Woodruff. Leased and restored by Daughters of Utah Pioneers, 1937.

Erected 1967 by Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, Archibald Gardner Camp. (Marker Number 332.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1828.

Location. 40° 36.482′ N, 111° 55.506′ W. Marker is in West Jordan, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It can be reached from the intersection of 7800 South (State Highway 48) and 1140 West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1137 W 7800 South, West Jordan UT 84088, 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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: West Jordan (here, next to this marker); West Jordan Industry (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); West Jordan Settlement (about 500 feet away); North Jordan Canal

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(about 500 feet away); St. Joer/Orr Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Utah Idaho Sugar Factory (approx. 0.9 miles away); Salt Lake and Utah Railroad (approx. 0.9 miles away); Air Pirates Memorial (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Jordan.

More about this marker. Marker is mounted on the east side of the church building located just east of the West Jordan City Cemetery.

Regarding West Jordan Pioneer Church. This building is on the National Register of Historic Places as the West Jordan Ward Meetinghouse.

West Jordan Pioneer Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jack Duffy, August 2010

2. West Jordan Pioneer Church and Marker

Two markers are seen on the building. This marker is located to the right of the entrance door, and the "West Jordon" marker is located on the far right corner of the building.

West Jordan Pioneer Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jack Duffy, August 2010

3. West Jordan Pioneer Church

West Jordan Pioneer Church is Now Called Pioneer Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bryan R. Bauer, August 24, 2010

4. West Jordan Pioneer Church is Now Called Pioneer Hall

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, September 1, 2022

5. West Jordan Pioneer Church Marker

This plaque has replaced the older #332 that was in the same place and had the same information on the plaque.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2010, by Jack Duffy of West Jordan, Utah. This page has been viewed 2,094 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on September 20, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2010, by Jack Duffy of West Jordan, Utah. 4. submitted on August 29, 2010, by Bryan R. Bauer of Kearns, Ut 84118. 5. submitted on September 2, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.