The Avenues in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Grave of Brigham Young
Prophet - Pioneer - Statesman
Died August 29, 1877, at Salt Lake City, Utah
Brigham Young, second President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints succeeded Joseph Smith, founder of the Church, who was martyred at Carthage, Illinois. He was chosen as leader of the people in 1844 and sustained as President of the Church December 27, 1847.
Earlier that year he led the Mormon Pioneers from Winter Quarters (Omaha) to the Salt Lake Valley, arriving here July 24. In 1849 he became Governor of the Provisional State of Deseret and in 1850 Governor of the Territory of Utah.
This tablet erected in honor of their beloved leader by the Young Men's and Young Women's Mutual Improvement Associations, which were organized under his direction.
Erected 1938 by Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association. (Marker Number 78.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1856.
Location. 40° 46.201′ N, 111° 53.132′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City , Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in The Avenues. Marker can be reached from East First Avenue east of North State Street. Grave site and marker are located at the Brigham Young Family Memorial Cemetery, within a fenced area that may be locked. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 East 1st Avenue, Salt Lake City UT 84103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eliza R. Snow (within shouting distance of this marker); William Clayton (within shouting distance of this marker); Garden (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Canyon Quarries (about 700 feet away); Waterwheels (about 700 feet away); Wooden Flumes (about 700 feet away); Eagle Gate 1859 (about 700 feet away); A Private School House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.
Also see . . .
1. Brigham Young. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on February 9, 2013, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
2. Mormon Pioneer Memorial Monument on Wikipedia. Also known as the Brigham Young Family Cemetery, this has been open to the public since June 1, 1974 (173rd anniv. of Young's birth). (Submitted on October 11, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
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