Bryce Canyon National Park in Garfield County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Stephen Tyng Mather
July 4, 1867 - Jan. 22, 1930
He laid the foundation of the National Park Service, defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved unimpaired for future generations. There will never come an end to the good that he has done.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Stephen Tyng Mather 🏞️ series list.
Location. 37° 38.405′ N, 112° 10.17′ W. Marker is in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, in Garfield County. Marker is near the flagpole, at the entrance to the Bryce Canyon National Park Visitor Center, off Utah Route 63. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bryce UT 84764, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wheeling through the Years (approx. ¾ mile away); Post-War Service Station (approx. ¾ mile away); Bryce Canyon Lodge (approx. 0.9 miles away); Streetscape (approx. one mile away); Bryce Amphitheater (approx. 1.2 miles away); Bryce Airport (approx. 3.9 miles away); Tropic Pioneers (approx. 4.7 miles away); Loseeville (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bryce Canyon National Park.
Also see . . .
1. Stephen T. Mather. (Submitted on February 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Bryce Canyon National Park. (Submitted on February 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 810 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on June 23, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 5. submitted on February 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.