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Logan in Cache County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
 

The First Settlers of Logan

 
 
The First Settlers of Logan Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Vincent Cascio, July 7, 2011
1. The First Settlers of Logan Marker
Inscription. The first settlers of Logan encamped near this spot on the bank of the Little Logan early in May 1859 Heads of Families: John R Blanchard, Abraham Caldwell, Griffith Charles, Israel J. Clark, Ann Davis, William Dees, James Demino, Sidney Dibble, Morgan S. Evans, Morgan Evans, John E. Jones, Thomas E. Landers, John Nelson, George Peacock, Jesse Pearson, David Reese, Joel Ricks, Edward W. Smith, Ralph Smith, Benjamin Williams, John P. Wright.

In memory of these pioneers and others who followed during that year, this monument was erected by the citizens of Logan May 6, 1909 This tablet provided by Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association
 
Erected 1932 by Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association. (Marker Number 9.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1859.
 
Location. 41° 43.95′ N, 111° 50.05′ W. Marker is in Logan, Utah, in Cache County. It is on Main St., on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 N Main St, Logan UT 84321, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Cache Valley. 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 walking distance of this marker: Pioneer Mills of Cache Valley (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Cache Valley (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Memories of 1866 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 102 North Main (about 300 feet away); 37 North Main (about 400 feet away); 19 North Main (about 400 feet away); 15 North Main (about 400 feet away); 22 East Center (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Logan.
 
Another marker is no longer nearby. 99 North Main (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
 
The First Settlers of Logan Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Vincent Cascio, July 7, 2011
2. The First Settlers of Logan Marker
The First Settlers of Logan Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Vincent Cascio, July 7, 2011
3. The First Settlers of Logan Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2011, by Vincent Cascio of Logan, Utah. This page has been viewed 2,306 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2011, by Vincent Cascio of Logan, Utah. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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