Rexburg in Madison County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
In Honor of the Rexburg Stake Pioneers
Photographed By James R. Murray, June 13, 2015
1. In Honor of the Rexburg Stake Pioneers Marker
In honor of the Rexburg Stake Pioneers
The founders of Rexburg, March 11, 1883
Thomas E. Ricks• Henry Flamm • Francis C. Gunnell • Fred Smith• William F. Rigby • Daniel Walters • Thomas E. Ricks, Jr. • Lorenzo Thorpe • Brigham Ricks • Heber Ricks • Leonard Jones • Willard Ricks • James M. Cook • Andrew S. Anderson, Surveyor
The Pioneer Call
“Go into the Snake River Country, found settlements, care for the Indians, stand upon and equal footing, and Co-operate in making improvements. Gain influence among all men, and strengthen the cords of the Stakes of Zion.”
Members of the Rexburg Stake and Utah Pioneers Trails and Landmarks Association
Erected 1935. (Marker Number 54.)
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 date for this entry is March 11, 1883.
Location. 43° 49.642′ N, 111° 47.042′ W. Marker is in Rexburg, Idaho, in Madison County. Marker is on North Center Street. Marker is on the grounds of the Teton Flood Museum/Rexburg Tabernacle
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Teton Dam Flood Marker (here, next to this marker); Rexburg Tabernacle Centennial (here, next to this marker); Pioneer Park (here, next to this marker); Hitching Post (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tithing Barn Block (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rexburg's First School and Meetinghouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Porter Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ricks College (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rexburg.
Photographed By James R. Murray, June 13, 2015
2. In Honor of the Rexburg Stake Pioneers Marker
Marker is located on the grounds of the Rexburg Tabernacle Civic Center
Photographed By James R. Murray, June 13, 2015
3. In Honor of the Rexburg Stake Pioneers Marker
Close up of the bottom detail of the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 528 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
