Near Kanab in Kane County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Honeymoon Trail
Families came from Arizona and parts of New Mexico, crossing at Lee's Ferry. From here, the trail enters Kanab, Utah, proceed to Pipe Spring, the Rock Canyon Dugway, down Hurricane Cliffs, through Fort Pearce, and then on the St. George.
Located 1/4-mile west of this marker is Navajo Wells, a natural spring which supplied water to travelers, their horses and oxen.
Erected 2015 by the Red Rock Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers and the Kane Company of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 228.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, and the Sons of Utah Pioneers series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 37° 2.059′ N, 112° 15.614′ W. Marker is near Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 89 at milepost 49. Marker is 15.2 miles east of Kanab. Take gravel road, just past milepost 49, 0.4 miles south to monument. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kanab UT 84741, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . . Washington County Historical Society. Route Map, History and Photos of the Honeymoon Trail. (Submitted on June 19, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 882 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.