Moab in Grand County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Moab L.D.S. Church
Utah Historic Site
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 19, 2016
1. Moab L.D.S. Church Marker
Inscription.
Moab L.D.S. Church. Utah Historic Site. Constructed of adobe in 1889, the Moab L.D.S. Church was built nine years after the establishment of Moab in 1880. Angus Stocks supervised the laying of the foundation and adobes. Within a few years of original construction an addition was made to the rear of the building. The church was used by the Moab Ward until 1925, when a new church was built and this church deeded to the Grand County School District. In 1937 the Grand County Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers began holding meetings in the building, and have continue to use the building, with the exception of a ten year period between 1954-1964 when it was used for classrooms.
Constructed of adobe in 1889, the Moab L.D.S. Church was built nine years after the establishment of Moab in 1880. Angus Stocks supervised the laying of the foundation and adobes. Within a few years of original construction an addition was made to the rear of the building. The church was used by the Moab Ward until 1925, when a new church was built and this church deeded to the Grand County School District. In 1937 the Grand County Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers began holding meetings in the building, and have continue to use the building, with the exception of a ten year period between 1954-1964 when it was used for classrooms.
Erected by Utah State Historical Society. (Marker Number 373.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 38° 34.429′ N, 109° 32.831′ W. Marker is in Moab, Utah, in Grand County. Marker is on North 200 East south of East 100 North, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Moab UT 84532, 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 Old Log Cabin (here, next to this marker); Early L.D.S. Church (here, next to this marker); Elk Mountain Mission (a few
The Old Log Cabin Marker is at the left, the Moab L.D.S. Church Marker is in the center, and the Early L.D.S. Church Marker is at the right.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 19, 2016
3. Moab L.D.S. Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 649 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 8, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.