Scottsbluff in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Winters
Our Beloved Mother
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2015
1. Winters Marker
Rebecca Burdick
wife of
Hiram Winters.
She died a faithful
Latter Day Saint,
Aug. 15, 1852,
Aged 50 Yrs.
While making that memorable journey across
the plains with her people to find a new home
in the far distant Salt Lake Valley, she gave her
life for her faith, her reward will be according
to her works.
This monument was
erected in 1902,
her centennial year by
her numerous descendants.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Mormon Pioneer Trail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 15, 1852.
Location. 41° 50.593′ N, 103° 37.029′ W. Marker is in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, in Scotts Bluff County. Marker is at the intersection of S Beltline Hwy E and U.S. 26, on the right when traveling north on S Beltline Hwy E. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Scottsbluff NE 69361, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Road to Zion (here, next to this marker); A Grand & Splendid Formation (a few steps from this marker); Rebecca Winters (a few steps from this marker); Scottsbluff Army Air Field (approx. 2.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial
this page online
More about this marker. An engraving of the Salt Lake Temple appears on the front of the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2015
2. Winters Marker (Reverse Side)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2015
3. Winters Marker
The iron wagon tire seen by the marker was placed on the grave of Rebecca Winters when she died while on her journey to Salt Lake City. While most grave sites have been lost to history, this tire marker made her grave site known.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2015
4. Winters Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2015
5. Marker in Scottsbluff
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2015
6. Second Winters Marker
of a soldier
of the
Revolution
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Placed by
Daughters of
American Revolution
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 15, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
