Farson in Sweetwater County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

Little Sandy Crossing

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 11, 2011

1. Little Sandy Crossing Marker

Inscription. On Monday evening, June 28, 1847, Brigham Young and the Mormon pioneers met James Bridger and party near this place. Both companies encamped here over night and conferred at length regarding the route and the possibility of establishing and sustaining a large population in the valley of the Great Salt Lake. Bridger tried to discourage the undertaking in this conference he is reported to have said that he would give one thousand dollars for the first bushel of corn crown in the Salt Lake Valley.

Erected 1933 by Utah Pioneer Trails & Landmarks Association & Members of Lyman Stake. (Marker Number 26.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Mormon Pioneer Trail, and the Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1860.

Location. 42° 6.481′ N, 109° 27.194′ W. Marker is in Farson, Wyoming, in Sweetwater County. It is on State Highway 28 0.1 miles west of U.S. 191, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Farson WY 82932, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Wyoming’s Westward Expansion Trails Region.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as

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the crow flies: The Big Sandy River (a few steps from this marker); To the Brave Men Who Rode the Pony Express (approx. 0.2 miles away); To All Pioneers Who Passed This Way to Win and Hold the West (approx. 7.9 miles away); a different marker also named Little Sandy Crossing (approx. 8.1 miles away); Burning Wagons (approx. 9.4 miles away); Simpson's Hollow (approx. 9.4 miles away); The Utah War (approx. 9.4 miles away); a different marker also named Simpson's Hollow (approx. 9.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farson.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 11, 2011

2. Little Sandy Crossing Marker

The Little Sandy Crossing and<br>Big Sandy River Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, May 28, 2013

3. The Little Sandy Crossing and
Big Sandy River Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,250 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on January 23, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.