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Sons of Utah Pioneers Historical Markers

Markers reflecting primarily Mormon history.
 
By Bill Kirchner, September 28, 2018
The Historic Dixie-Long Valley, Utah Pioneer Trail Marker
1 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Kaibab — 119 — The Historic Dixie-Long Valley, Utah Pioneer Trail —
On Arizona Route 389 at Cane Beds road, on the right when traveling north on Arizona Route 389.
Segments of centuries-old Indian trails between St. George and Long Valley were used by Mormon pioneers in 1864 to settle Long Valley and its resettlement in 1871 following Indian conflicts. The trail divided at the area of this marker; the . . . — — Map (db m131299) HM
2 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Phoenix, Central City — First Latter-day Saint Chapel in Phoenix —
Near North 6th Street near East Monroe Street.
The first meetinghouse in Phoenix for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) was built on this site by the three-hundred-member congregation of the Phoenix Ward. At the time, J. Robert Price was bishop. Since their . . . — — Map (db m27613) HM
3 ► California, San Bernardino County, Crestline — 96 — Mormon Lumber Road —
Near Rim of the World Highway (California Route 18) 0.3 miles west of Highway 138, on the right when traveling west.
In the spring of 1852, over one hundred Mormon men donated a full thousand man-days of arduous labor, to construct a road up Waterman Canyon, past this spot, and into the prime timber, where some of their enterprising bethren established six . . . — — Map (db m154361) HM
4 ► Idaho, Bannock County, Pocatello — 287 — 1st Ward Building Pocatello —
On South Garfield Avenue at West Center Street, on the left when traveling south on South Garfield Avenue.
Garfield and Center Street 1903   Construction Began 1909   Dedication Cost   $17,000 Architect   William Allen, of Kaysville, Utah Size   40’ x 80’ 1962   Razed — — Map (db m267799) HM
5 ► Idaho, Bingham County, Blackfoot — 282 — Pioneer Canal Builders of Bingham County —
Near Northwest Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
This monument was erected to honor the early pioneers by whose diligent labor the canals were built, bringing life giving water from the rivers to this sagebrush plain, thus converting it into a beautiful valley, which would become the Potato . . . — — Map (db m276426) HM
6 ► Idaho, Bingham County, Shelley — 128 — Covered Wagon —
Near East 1275 North.
Covered Wagon was used by the pioneers in their trek west and for family use. — — Map (db m140496) HM
7 ► Idaho, Bingham County, Shelley — 152 — Pioneer Cabin —
Near East 1275 North.
From Blackfoot - 1870 Rebuilt by the Grove City (Blackfoot) Idaho Chapter 2009 — — Map (db m140487) HM
8 ► Idaho, Bingham County, Shelley — 162 — Pioneer School Bus Replica —
Near East 1275 North.
Donated by the Rulon Hillam Farm, Ashton Idaho and Grove City (Blackfoot) Idaho Chapter. — — Map (db m140494) HM
9 ► Idaho, Bingham County, Shelley — 127 — Sheepcamp Wagon —
Near East 1275 North.
The sheep camp was home to the North American sheepherder from 1800 on. — — Map (db m140489) HM
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10 ► Idaho, Bonneville County, Idaho Falls — 151 — Joseph Allen Taylor (1871-1945) & Chet Taylor (1893-1964) — Innovative Farmers —
On East 97th South near South 15th East, on the right when traveling west.
A special tribute to Joseph Allen Taylor and his son Chet, who were the first to develop the potato cellar in 1909. At this time the Russet Burbank had been introduced to the Taylors. They planted the first 20 ares just to the west. The . . . — — Map (db m140510) HM
11 ► Idaho, Bonneville County, Idaho Falls — 30 — The Idaho Falls LDS Hospital and School of Nursing —
On Riverside Drive at Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling south on Riverside Drive.
The idea of the hospital was conceived by Heber C. Austin with construction commencing in 1919, though the completion of the building was delayed because of a depressed economy. On 22 October 1923, the hospital was dedicated by President Heber J. . . . — — Map (db m109826) HM
12 ► Idaho, Madison County, Rexburg — 161 — Rexburg Public Square —
On West 2nd South near South 3rd West, on the right when traveling west.
In February of 1883, Colonizer and Bishop Thomas E. Ricks commissioned Andrew A. Anderson to survey Rexburg City. This block was set aside as the Public Square. In the early days of colonization, settlers camped here before moving to their permanent . . . — — Map (db m140590) HM
13 ► Idaho, Madison County, Rexburg — Rexburg Tabernacle Centennial — 1912-2012 —
On North Center Street.
Ground was broken on May 14, 1911 by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to construct a tabernacle for the purpose of holding conference, baptisms, and other special meetings. President Joseph F. Smith dedicated the tabernacle eight . . . — — Map (db m84346) HM
14 ► Nevada, Douglas County, Genoa — 36 — Mormon Station - Genoa —
Near Jacks Valley Road/Main Street (Nevada Route 206) near Genoa Lane.
In early June, 1850, a party of Mormons led by Abner and Thomas Blackburn, Hampton S. Beatie and Joseph Dumont, established a trading post about a mile to the north of this site. In September, as they returned to Salt Lake City, a party of . . . — — Map (db m20698) HM
15 ► Utah, Box Elder County, Brigham City — Brigham City Tabernacle —
Near South Main Street at E 300 S, on the right when traveling north.
This stately building is one of the finest examples of nineteenth century Latter-day Saint architecture. For more than a century, it has served as a center of Christian worship; cultural enrichment, and community activities. Towering above the . . . — — Map (db m278150) HM
16 ► Utah, Box Elder County, Brigham City — 18 — Bushnell Hospital / Intermountain Indian School — Brigham City Historic Tour —
On East 700 South at S 400 E, on the right when traveling east on East 700 South.
In 1942, Bushnell General Hospital was built in Brigham City by the federal government to treat World War II wounded. The hospital closed in 1946 after 13,000 army personnel were treated there. In 1950, the Bureau of Indian Affairs coverted . . . — — Map (db m240490) HM
17 ► Utah, Box Elder County, Brigham City — 7 — First Ward Meeting House —
On South 100 East at E 300 S, on the right when traveling north on South 100 East.
First Ward Meeting House- Built 1884-1886 Built as an LDS meeting house this is the oldest church still standing in Brigham City. It was made of stone, and a wooden recreation hall was later added to form a T with the main building. . . . — — Map (db m278148) HM
18 ► Utah, Box Elder County, Brigham City — 148 — Historic Brigham City Relief Society Granary —
On East 100 North at North 400 East, on the right when traveling east on East 100 North.
In 1876, Harriet Snow, Box Elder Stake Relief Society President, was asked by the LDS General Relief Society President, Emmeline B. Wells, to join with women's groups throughout the LDS Church to gather and store wheat against a time of need from . . . — — Map (db m240493) HM
19 ► Utah, Box Elder County, Brigham City — 5 — Lorenzo Snow Burial Site —
On East 300 South on East 300 South.
Lorenzo Snow was born 3 April, 1814, in Mantua, Ohio, a son of Oliver and Rosetta Snow. He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in June of 1836 at the age of 22. He crossed the plains, captained his wagon company, and arrived . . . — — Map (db m249866) HM
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20 ► Utah, Box Elder County, Brigham City — 25 — Pioneer Care Center —
On South 200 West, on the left when traveling south.
The same sun, moon and stars shone over these everlasting hills when old Lake Bonneville's waters reached midway up these mountains. Later, native American hunters roamed these lands which they called Woebequachee. Here they fished Pe- Ogway . . . — — Map (db m240491) HM
21 ► Utah, Box Elder County, Brigham City — 1 — The Davis Fort-Built 1851 — Brigham City Historic Tour —
On 400 West 700 North at 400 W 700 N, on the right when traveling east on 400 West 700 North.
Soon after the first white families settled at Box Elder, they built a temporary fort to protect themselves from Shoshone Indian attacks. The Davis Fort was named after their leader, William Davis and consisted of a row of simple log . . . — — Map (db m240496) HM
22 ► Utah, Box Elder County, Collingston — Hampton's Bear River Crossing —
On Bigger Road near West 15200 North.
Ford was used by Indians, Fur Tappers and Mountain Men. About 1853 Ben Hampton and Wm. Godbe operated a ferry for emigrant traffic. The site became a "home station" successively for stages of Oliver & Conniver, Ben Holladay, and Wells-Fargo. About . . . — — Map (db m105494) HM
23 ► Utah, Cache County, Logan — 32 — First Dawn To Dusk Flight Across America / Birthplace of Russell L. Maughan — Pioneer Pilot —
On Center Street, on the left when traveling east.
First Dawn To Dusk Flight Across AmericaColonel Russell L Maughan of Logan, Utah, made the first daylight flight across the continent on June 23, 1924. Flying solo in a Curtis PW-8 pursuit aircraft, Maughan, then a Lieutenant in the U.S. Air . . . — — Map (db m44451) HM
24 ► Utah, Cache County, Logan — 184 — Major Irrigation Canals Constructed in Cache Valley —
On U.S. 89, on the right when traveling east.
In awe and with continuing gratitude, we honor the canal builders whose foresight and hard work continue to provide life giving water to our valley. (map caption) Logan River Canals as of 1956 7. Logan Hyde Park & Smithfield, 9 miles long, . . . — — Map (db m277297) HM
25 ► Utah, Davis County, Bountiful — 110 — Jeremiah Willey Cabin —
On North Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Jeremiah and Samantha Call Willey built this cabin in 1854 on land they owned at 495 East 500 South in Bountiful. In 1860 William and Fanny Burgess Gorringe became the owners, and in 1880 sold the cabin and part of the land to Daniel and Mary . . . — — Map (db m246339) HM
26 ► Utah, Davis County, Bountiful — 31 — Original Gristmill Stones —
On Orchard Drive at Mill Street, on the right when traveling north on Orchard Drive.
The Heber C. Kimball Gristmill, the foundation of which can be seen just east of this monument, was in operation from 1852 until 1892, using these burr-type gristmill stones. When the use of roller mills was introduced, mills of this type were no . . . — — Map (db m125133) HM
27 ► Utah, Davis County, Centerville — 66 — Memorial to Centerville Pioneers —
On North Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Centerville, also known as Deuel Creek and Cherry Creek in the early days, was first settled in 1848 by Thomas Grover and Canys and William Devel. They, along with other early settlers of Centerville, were converts to The Church of Jesus . . . — — Map (db m246351) HM
28 ► Utah, Davis County, Centerville — 93 — The Old Mill —
On East 100 South, on the left when traveling west.
In 1854 Anson Call of Bountiful erected a Grist Mill on the south side of Deuel Creek, just southeast of this marker. The mill was a three-story building made from Centerville Canyon rock, with the machinery on the top floor. The people brought . . . — — Map (db m246340) HM
29 ► Utah, Davis County, South Weber — 128 — The Kington Fort-Morrisite War Site —
On South 475 East, on the right when traveling north.
This monument was placed here to commemorate a three day, little known battle that occurred 13, 14 and 15 June 1862 The Kington (Kingston) Fort, a 645 foot by 645 foot enclosure was built on this site in 1853 to protect the early . . . — — Map (db m273282) HM
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30 ► Utah, Iron County, Cedar City — Ellen (Nellie) Purcell Unthank —
On West 200 South 0.1 miles west of South 300 West, on the right when traveling west.
Ellen (Nellie) Purcell was born November 6, 1846 in Tintwhistle, England. At 9 she, with her parents and sister Margaret (Maggie), 14, began the trek from Iowa to Salt Lake Valley in 1856 with the Edward Martin Handcart Company. Early snows . . . — — Map (db m59517) HM
31 ► Utah, Iron County, Cedar City — 8 — The Old Mill —
On Highway 14, on the right when traveling east.
On this site, in 1876, the Cedar Co-operative Mercantile and Manufacturing Institution constructed the Cedar Co-op Mill. It was a large, three-story wooden building. The original two sets of four foot grinding stones were turned by water which was . . . — — Map (db m266831) HM
32 ► Utah, Iron County, Parowan — John C. Freemont Memorial —
On Main Street at 100 South, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Seeking a suitable railroad route through the central Rockies, John C. Freemont and Company reached Parowan February 6, 1854. These are Freemont's own words, "We were all so feeble we could barely drag ourselves down the trail, but the Mormons . . . — — Map (db m59610) HM
33 ► Utah, Iron County, Parowan — Nathan Benson, Sr. Monument —
On South Cyn Road, on the left when traveling south.
Nathan Benson, Sr. was a successful local entrepreneur. In addition to running a sawmill, he was a skilled stonecutter. His headstones can be found in many Southern Utah cemeteries. He emigrated from England, along with his wife and family, in 1868 . . . — — Map (db m261538) HM
34 ► Utah, Iron County, Parowan — Parowan Adobe Fort —
On West 200 South at 200 West and 200 South, on the right when traveling north on West 200 South.
This site marks the southwest corner of the old Parowan adobe fort. It was constructed at the direction of LDS leader Brigham Young, to help secure the new pioneers as they developed the mother town of Southern Utah. Conceptualized in 1851, the . . . — — Map (db m240472) HM
35 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — 228 — Honeymoon Trail —
Near U.S. 89 at milepost 49.
From 1877 to 1927, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints traveled this route to be united in eternal marriage in the St. George Utah Temple. Thus, the route was named the “Honeymoon Trail.” Families came from . . . — — Map (db m95008) HM
36 ► Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Israel and Charlotte Cox Heaton —
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) at East 300 South, on the left when traveling south on South 100 East.
On this corner stood the Grand Old House with its beautiful flower garden. It was built and planted by Israel and Charlotte Cox Heaton in 1913. This couple are of elite pioneer heritage. In the Grand Old House they hosted many family gatherings . . . — — Map (db m130687) HM
37 ► Utah, Kane County, Mount Carmel Junction — 120 — The Historic Dixie-Long Valley, Utah Pioneer Trail —
On U.S. 89 0.6 miles south of Utah Route 9, on the left when traveling south.
Segments of the old Indian trails between St. George and Long Valley were used by Mormon pioneers to settle Long Valley in 1864 and for its resettlement in 1871 following Indian conflicts. The trail divided just east of present-day Colorado City, . . . — — Map (db m74733) HM
38 ► Utah, Morgan County, Morgan — 155 — Early Morgan Pioneers —
On East 125 North, on the right when traveling south.
Charles Shreeve Peterson - helped carve road through Weber Canyon, 1st Probate Judge. *George Washington Taggart - helped build 1st grist mill, Mormon Battalion member. Thomas Jefferson Thurston - builder of roads and canals, 1st bishop . . . — — Map (db m277829) HM
39 ► Utah, Morgan County, Morgan — 118 — Richville Cemetery —
On South Morgan Valley Drive, on the right when traveling north.
This monument was erected by the National Society of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers, Morgan Utah Chapter, to remember those buried here in unmarked graves. This is the final resting place for early residents who settled in Richville, Morgan County, . . . — — Map (db m277832) HM
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40 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Bluffdale, Independence at the Point — 251 — Rockwell Station —
On Porter Rockwell Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
Rockwell Station The Pony Express operated from April 1860 through October 1861 and delivered mail between Missouri and California within a record 10 days. Orrin Porter Rockwell owned and operated a hotel and stable along the Pony Express . . . — — Map (db m249481) HM
41 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Bluffdale, Independence at the Point — 252 — Rockwell Station —
On Porter Rockwell Boulevard.
On this site was located Orrin Porter Rockwell's Pony Express and Overland Stage stable — — Map (db m301656) HM
42 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Holladay — "Our Sweet Three Year Old Daughter", —
On South Memory Lane, on the left when traveling south.
Name unknown but surely well-loved was in 1848 the first to be laid to rest in this historic Holladay Memorial Park. The cemetery, second in the valley, was begun under the direction of Brigham Young. The streams, rolling hills and mountain views . . . — — Map (db m254742) HM
43 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Holladay — B-1 — Old Fort Site —
Near East Murray Holladay Road.
During the Walker Indian War in 1853 161 settlers on big cottonwood creek built a fort at this location. The fort enclosed four acres, but was not needed as the Indians proved to be friendly. — — Map (db m254949) HM
44 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Magna — 28 — Early Magna Settlements —
On 8400 West (Utah Route 111) at 4100 South, on the right when traveling north on 8400 West.
In Commemoration of the First Communities Established on the West Side of Salt Lake Valley and the First Major Industry of Utah. In 1853 Abraham Coon, an early Mormon pioneer, explored a canyon in the Oquirrh Mountains on the west side of . . . — — Map (db m35077) HM
45 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Millcreek — 223 — First Religious Instruction Building in the Valley Outside of Salt Lake City —
On South 300 East, on the right when traveling south.
To commemorate the first building in the valley outside of Salt Lake City erected for the purpose of religious and educational instruction. Built 1853. Erected by the Priesthood of the Millcreek Ward, July 26, 1931. — — Map (db m255840) HM
46 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Millcreek, Canyon Rim — 76 — The Golden Pass Road and Tollhouse —
Near Parley's Trail.
"Travel the Golden Pass, open July fourth (1850). Immigrants coming into the valley may now avoid the difficult routes over Big and Little Mountains by taking the new route. Several thousand dollars have been spent by the proprietor." So ran part . . . — — Map (db m273356) HM
47 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Murray — 84 — Mahonri Moriancumer Cahoon —
Near 5400 South.
Mahonri Moriancumer Cahoon July 26, 1834 - Jan. 24, 1888 Kirtland Ohio 1834 Reynolds Cahoon requested that Joseph Smith give his newborn son a name and a blessing. The Prophet named Reynolds son Mohonri Moriancumer Cahoon, explaining that . . . — — Map (db m250045) HM
48 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Murray — 1 — Murray Smelting —
Near 5300 South, on the right when traveling west.
Gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc were found at Alta, Park City, and Tintic in the years 1864 to 1869. Since no smelting was done in the state or the surrounding area, smelters had to be built. Billy Morgan built the first smelter at 5189 South . . . — — Map (db m124034) HM
49 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Murray — 33 — South Cottonwood Campground —
Near South Vine Street.
This area, 56th South and Vine Street, known as South Cottonwood, was one of the early religious and social centers for the Church in the Salt Lake Valley. To the north of here about 600 feet was a campground used by the stone haulers for the . . . — — Map (db m246475) HM
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50 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Riverton — Early Riverton —
On South 1400 West.
The first known residents of the riverton area were the Yo No Indians, a poor tribe living along the Jordan River. Well worn trails extended from Utah Lake where various tribes wintered, to Bear Lake where they rendezvoused during the summer. Much . . . — — Map (db m291074) HM
51 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Riverton — 7 — Early Riverton and the Magnificent Dome Church
On 1500 West, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
The first known residents of the Riverton area were the Yo No Indians, a poor tribe living along the Jordan River. Well-worn trails extended from Utah Lake where various tribes wintered, to Bear Lake where they rendezvoused during the summer. . . . — — Map (db m291070) HM
52 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Riverton — 7 — The Magnificent Dome Church —
On West 12600 South.
A maturity milestone was reached August 8, 1886, when the Riverton Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized with 138 members. Orrin P. Miller served as the first bishop. Plans were soon underway for a new meeting . . . — — Map (db m291068) HM
53 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Riverton — 110 — The Tithing Yard — Riverton, Utah —
On West 12400 South, on the right when traveling east.
In 1886 a "tithing yard" was established in Riverton on land purchased from Samuel L. Howard. Located on the brow of the bench (1150 West 12400 South) and sloping down the bank towards the river, the site was locally designated "Tithing Yard Hill." . . . — — Map (db m291075) HM
54 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Canyon Rim — 75 — Dudler's Inn —
On Parley's Trail.
Perhaps one of the longest living and prominent residents of the area, known as Parley’s Hollow, now officially Parley’s Historic Nature Park, was Joseph Dudler. About 1864, he settled in this location. Here he built his home. It was two stories, . . . — — Map (db m315863) HM
55 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Canyon Rim — 80 — Dudler's Wine Cellar —
On Parley's Trail.
Early in 1870, Joseph Dudler, owner and operator of the inn which was on the ground level of his house, built a brewery in back of his house here in Parley’s Hollow. To provide for this, in addition to the brewery proper, located on adjacent . . . — — Map (db m315857) HM
56 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Canyon Rim — 16 — Legacy of the Black Pioneer —
On East Evergreen Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In 1824-26 the first black man came into Utah Territory. He was a trapper for the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. His name was James Beckworth. In succeeding years many black people would follow to contribute to the development of Utah, socially and . . . — — Map (db m1379) HM
57 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Canyon Rim — 77 — Sandstone Wall & Aquaduct —
Near East Ieightyeast Freeway.
Parley's Creek, originally known by the Indian name Obit-Ko-Ke-Che Creek, was the largest stream of water which flowed from the Wasatch Mountains into the valley. This creek had beginnings high in the Wasatch Mountains to the north near what became . . . — — Map (db m123769) HM
58 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Canyon Rim — 78 — The Railroad —
Near East Louise Avenue.
After the opening of the Golden Pass Road through Parley's Canyon, the canyon became more accessible for the cutting and hauling of wood to be used in construction of homes and industrial ventures. Lamb's Canyon, near the top of the canyon was a . . . — — Map (db m273353) HM
59 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Daniel Cowan Jackling —
Near Columbus Street.
World renowned mining and metallurgical engineer, eminent business executive, benefactor and loyal friend of Utah and its people. Guided by an inspired vision, he applied and developed processes for the beneficiation of low grade porphyritic . . . — — Map (db m72780) HM
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60 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Liberty Wells — 137 — Wilford Woodruff Farm 1850 —
On 500 East, on the right when traveling south.
Wilford Woodruff's farm was 20 acres located between Kensington Avenue (about 1500 South) and 1700 South between Easington East. This rich farmland was irrigated with water from Parleys Creek and Emigration Creek. Wilford Woodruff farmed here for . . . — — Map (db m273819) HM
61 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — Pioneer Telegraph Office —
On Main Street north of 100 South, on the right when traveling north.
At this location on October 18 1861 stood the telegraph pole, shown on above plaque, on which telegraph wires were joined which spanned a continent and united two oceans. On that date the first two telegrams transmitted were as follows: . . . — — Map (db m35085) HM
62 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Rio Grande — 283 — The Pony Express —
Near South Main Street north of Local Road 200S, on the right when traveling north.
Pony Express Division Headquarters Here, Ben Ficklin, General Superintendent, and Major Howard Egan and James C. Bromley, Division Superintendents, had their headquarters. The Following Were Honored Utah Riders Howard Egan • . . . — — Map (db m249860) HM
63 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Sugar House — 37 — Brigham Young Industrial Center —
On South 2000 East, on the right when traveling south.
Built on a 200 acre farm land north of Parley's Creek and east of 20th East between the years of 1849-1852, it was the largest gristmill in the Utah territory. It operated between 1852-1857 and was shut down in 1857 due to the entrance of Johnson's . . . — — Map (db m273450) HM
64 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Sugar House — 43 — Golden Pass Road —
On South 2000 East at East Stratford Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South 2000 East.
Parley P. Pratt’s Toll Road. The Deseret News, dated June 29, 1850, described Parley Pratt's new route through Parleys Canyon as The Golden Pass, the new route through the mountains. This alternate valley entrance was explored and built . . . — — Map (db m273451) HM
65 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Sugar House — 39 — Jordan & Salt Lake City Canal —
On E 2100 South, on the right when traveling east.
The foundation work on the Salt Lake Temple was nearing completion and soon would be ready for the granite upper walls. The four day trip from the quarry with oxen-drawn wagons could not possibly provide stone as quickly as it was needed. To . . . — — Map (db m1420) HM
66 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Sugar House — 17 — Utah Penitentiary —
On East 2100 South, on the left when traveling west.
This monument marks the site of the Utah Penitentiary, selected by Brigham Young in October 1853, then a safe 6 miles form the center of the city. The first buildings of adobe brick, surrounded by a 12 foot wall, were occupied in January 1855. Early . . . — — Map (db m273638) HM
67 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, University — Sesquicentennial Mormon Trail Wagontrain —
Near Sunnyside Avenue.
(150 Years). Winter Quarters, Nebraska to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake, April 21, 1997 to July 22, 1997. On a cold rainy morning in April 1997, modern day pioneers left Florence, Nebraska, the old winter quarters, to re-enact the . . . — — Map (db m1449) HM
68 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Sandy — 11 — Church Takes Root in Sandy / Early Sandy Schools —
On South 280 East north of East 8800 South, on the right when traveling south.
Church Takes Root in Sandy This monument recalls the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Sandy area, and the three pioneer chapels that were located across the street to the east. A few Church members . . . — — Map (db m246515) HM
69 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Sandy — 26 — Half-Way House —
On State Street, on the right when traveling south.
Only a few yards from this monument - to the northwest - stood the Milo Andrus "Half Way House", a comfortable and convenient, two-story pioneer inn. The inn was one of several built along South State Street in the 1850-80 period to care for the . . . — — Map (db m249478) HM
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70 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, South Salt Lake — 98 — Carlisle Family Historical Marker —
Near Carlisle Park Lane, on the right when traveling south.
In the 1850’s and 1860’s, three brothers, Joseph, John, and Richard Carlisle, settled in this location between 700 West and Jordan River. Their endeavors included farming, dairying, and planting mulberry trees to raise silk worms. They developed a . . . — — Map (db m124303) HM
71 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Taylorsville — 117 — Millrace — 1855
Near W 5400 S near Route 173. Reported missing.
In 1855, upon the counsel of Brigham Young, Joseph Harker, with John and Samuel Bennion, hand-dug the lower ditch to irrigate the farmland on the river bottoms west of the Jordan River. A small rock dam was constructed on the Jordan River at . . . — — Map (db m291758) HM
72 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Taylorsville — 153 — Taylorsville Baptisms —
On West 4800 South, on the right when traveling west.
In the early 1900's, many Taylorsville residents were baptized in the North Jordan Canal near here. — — Map (db m292877) HM
73 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Taylorsville — 9 — The Old School House —
On 6200 South, on the right when traveling west.
On this site, 6200 South and Redwood Road, in the year 1905 stood the 64th District School House. It was a red brick building consisting of two large rooms on the west side and a single large room on the east side. The name of the school was . . . — — Map (db m41348) HM
74 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Taylorsville — 132 — Welsh Settlement —
Near Mackinac Drive.
October 1849, under the leadership of Dan Jones, a Welsh company entered the valley. Later, a few settled a farming community along the river a short distance north of here, They were not adept at farming, so the settlement was abandoned with many . . . — — Map (db m293096) HM
75 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, Taylorsville, Xanadu — Archibald Gardner Mill —
On Sunstone Road at Murray Taylorsville Road, on the right when traveling north on Sunstone Road.
A water powered burr mill was constructed here in 1880. It was later converted into one of the first and finest roller mills in the valley. Built by Archibald Gardner. Owned and operated by the Bennion family of Taylorsville. . . . — — Map (db m292970) HM
76 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, West Jordan — 163 — Commerce Location —
On 2200 West at 7800 S, on the left when traveling south on 2200 West.
Between 1887 and 1897 a broom factory was operated near this location by George Matthew Webster. During the late 1800s and early 1900s Aaron Beckstead operated a wagon train from this location which hauled goods to Bingham Canyon. Sons of . . . — — Map (db m267579) HM
77 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, West Jordan — 35 — Salt Lake and Utah Railroad —
On 1825 West (State Highway 48) 0.1 miles south of 7800 South (State Highway 48), on the right when traveling south.
The Salt Lake and Utah Railroad—better known in Utah as the “Orem Line”—extended from Salt Lake City through the city of South Jordan, at this location, and to Payson, a distance of 67 miles. A branch line of 9 miles in . . . — — Map (db m35549) HM
78 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, West Jordan — 12 — Utah Idaho Sugar Factory — West Jordan, Utah 1916-1970 —
On 1825 West 0.1 miles south of 7800 South ( Highway 48), on the right when traveling south.
In 1849 Governor Brigham Young sent Apostle John Taylor on a mission to France to investigate industries that could be successfully established in the New Mountain Empire. There he met Philip De Lamare, a man of exceptional talents and substantial . . . — — Map (db m35548) HM
79 ► Utah, Salt Lake County, West Jordan — 190 — Wight's Fort Cemetery —
On 9000 South, on the right when traveling east.
In the fall of 1854, construction on a fort began about 100 yards northwest of this cemetery. The uncertainty caused by the Walker Indian War and Brigham Young's urging to "Fort Up" had created a flurry of fort building that year. This fort . . . — — Map (db m302991) HM
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80 ► Utah, San Juan County, Bluff — The San Juan Mission —
On Navajo Twins Drive west of U.S. 191, on the right when traveling west.
Bluff was the first settlement of the white man in San Juan County and its first county seat. It was founded April 6, 1880 by the San Juan Mission "called" by the L.D.S. Church to establish friendly relations with the Indians. A small band of . . . — — Map (db m95043) HM
81 ► Utah, Sanpete County, Birdseye — Birdseye Marble Quarry — Heartbeat of the Canyon —
On U.S. 89 at Birdseye Road (Route 89), on the right when traveling south on U.S. 89.
Looking east to the red ledges you can see the quarry, originally operated by the Mormon Church and others in the 1880's to the 1940's as the Nebo Rock Works, Thistle Rock Works and Birdseye Marble Quarry. The stone polishes to a high degree and is . . . — — Map (db m101133) HM
82 ► Utah, Sevier County, Richfield — 125 — Old Lime Kiln —
On Utah Route 120 at Interstate 70, on the left when traveling north on Utah Route 120.
This old lime kiln is the best preserved of seven kilns constructed north of Richfield during the late 1880′s. It was built by John Kyhl for Jens Larsen Jenson, a Swedish immigrant. The lime was used in the construction of homes, churches and . . . — — Map (db m74841) HM
83 ► Utah, Summit County, Henefer — 87 — Deputy Sheriff Rodney Badger Gave His Life —
On Old Highway 30, on the left when traveling north.
The first known Utah law enforcement officer to give his life in the line of duty was Great Salt Lake County Deputy Sheriff Rodney Badger, one of the original 1847 pioneers. He drowned in 1853 in the Weber River while on assignment from Brigham . . . — — Map (db m277805) HM
84 ► Utah, Summit County, Park City — 88 — Snyderville Pioneer Cemetery —
On Roffe Road, on the right when traveling west.
In the spring of 1849, Samuel Comstock Snyder became associated with Parley P. Pratt, who had the squatter's right to the green mountain plateau which the pioneers named "Parley's Park." In 1850, Samuel Snyder bought out Parley P. Pratt's claim for . . . — — Map (db m276058) HM
85 ► Utah, Tooele County, Gold Hill — 94 — Burnt Station —
On Overland Monument Road, on the left when traveling west.
No 94 Official Marker Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association Erected Aug. 23, 1940 Burnt Station 300 feet west Pony Express- 1860-61 St. Joseph, Missouri - Sacramento, California Overland Stage 1858 - 1868 . . . — — Map (db m249472) HM
86 ► Utah, Tooele County, Grantsville — Hilda Anderson Erickson —
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Hilda Anderson Brickson, born in Ledsjo, Sweden December 11, 1859 was the last surviving immigrant pioneer. In 1866 at the age of 6 she crossed the plains with her family in the Abner Lowry Company. She married John A. Erickson in the endowment . . . — — Map (db m301551) HM
87 ► Utah, Tooele County, Rush Valley — 98 — Rush Valley Station — Pony Express 1860-61 —
On Pony Express Trail Road, on the left when traveling east.
St. Joseph, MO. - Sacramento, Cal. Also Overland Stage & Freight Route 1858-1868 This monument constructed by enrollees U.S. Grazing Division, C.C.C. Camp G-154, Company 2517 — — Map (db m149988) HM
88 ► Utah, Tooele County, Tooele — 90 — Old Tooele County Courthouse / Existing County Courthouse — 1999 Centennial Year —
On South Main Street at E 100 S, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Old Tooele County Courthouse 1999 Centennial Year At a regular meeting of the County Commissioners, consisting of John A. Bevan, William Bracken of St. John, and George Hammond of Grantsville, a Resolution of Order was written into the . . . — — Map (db m303265) HM
89 ► Utah, Tooele County, Tooele — 242 — Tooele Carnegie Free Public Library —
On East Vine Street east of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
"On Saturday, the 13th inst. The doors of the Carnegie library will be thrown open to the public and any citizen may take out books under the rules and regulations of the library. Under the administration of ex-Mayor A. A. Walters, negotiations . . . — — Map (db m303257) HM
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90 ► Utah, Tooele County, Tooele — 91 — Tooele City Pioneer Cemetery and Memorial Garden —
On South Main Street.
This monument has been erected by the Sons and Daughters of the Utah Pioneers July 1999, 150 years after the first settlers arrived in the valley. The original monument erected previously by the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers in 1925 . . . — — Map (db m303251) HM
91 ► Utah, Tooele County, Tooele — 147 — Tooele's Mud Wall / Building the Mud Wall —
On West Vine Street at N 100 W, on the right when traveling west on West Vine Street.
Tooele's Mud Wall In the year 1854 or 1855 the settlers built a mud wall most of the way around the town. The wall began at the corner of West Street and Vine Street intersection and then south to the south side of Locust Street (1st . . . — — Map (db m303264) HM
92 ► Utah, Utah County, American Fork — 171 — First Flour Mill — Early Flour Milling —
On East 200 North 0.1 miles east of North Center Street, on the left when traveling east.
Arza Adams (1804-1889), pioneer millwright from Canada, came to Utah Valley with other pioneers to settle this area in 1850, soon after the first pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. Arza built a waterpowered “grist” mill on . . . — — Map (db m149970) HM
93 ► Utah, Utah County, American Fork — 189 — Log Cabin Grist Mill — First Flour Mill in American Fork —
Near South Center Street at East 300 South.
During the winter of 1850-51, Arza and Sabina Adams moved their family of seven children here from Mill Creek, Salt Lake Valley. They built a log cabin across the street east of where you stand. Journals tell that Arza built a grist mill near his . . . — — Map (db m149842) HM
94 ► Utah, Utah County, Fairfield — Col. Philip St. George Cooke —
On West Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Col. Philip St. George Cooke June 13, 1809   March 20, 1895 Impartial friend, humanitarian, soldier dedicated to the west unequivocally loyal to the Union, Col, Cooke commanded the Mormon Battalion on the greater part of its historic . . . — — Map (db m249504) HM
95 ► Utah, Utah County, Lehi — 232 — Home of Pioneer George Kirkham, Built Circa 1902 —
On 500 North Street at N 400 E, on the right when traveling west on 500 North Street.
March 11, 1852 George Wm. and Mary Ann Astington Kirkham welcomed into their home a second son, George. Their first was James (1849). In 1866 twins Joseph and Hyrum were born. The parents converted to the L.D.S. faith in 1854 while living in . . . — — Map (db m301626) HM
96 ► Utah, Utah County, Lehi — 231 — Home of Pioneer James Kirkham — Built Circa 1885 —
On North 100 East, on the right when traveling north.
James Kirkham was born Aug 28, 1849 in London England to George Wm. and Mary Ann Astington Kirkham. Three more sons, George, Hyrum and Joseph would complete the family by 1856. The parents converted to the L.D.S. faith in 1854 while living in . . . — — Map (db m301625) HM
97 ► Utah, Utah County, Lehi — 234 — Home of Pioneer Joseph Kirkham, Built Circa 1885 —
On East 200 South, on the right when traveling east.
Dec. 28. 1856 George Wm. and Mary Ann Astington Kirkham welcomed into their family twins, Joseph and Hyrum. They had two other sons, James (1849) and George (1852). The parents had converted to the L.D.S. faith in 1854 while residing in London, . . . — — Map (db m301607) HM
98 ► Utah, Utah County, Lehi — 183 — John Austin Cabin —
On North Center Street, on the right when traveling south.
This cabin was built by John Austin in 1868 on Bull River (3500 North Center). John’s son Parley married Charlotte Butt in 1884. They moved into the cabin which had been vacated by Parley’s parents. In the late 1890’s Parley built a home in Lehi and . . . — — Map (db m150068) HM
99 ► Utah, Utah County, Lehi — Lehi Meeting House —
On South 200 West south of West 100 South, on the right when traveling south.
Site of the first meetinghouse of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lehi, Built in 1855. Replaced in 1972. Also used for civic meetings and upper rooms for school. — — Map (db m149979) HM
100 ► Utah, Utah County, Lehi — 156 — Russon & Peck Immigration to Utah —
On East 900 North west of North 900 West, on the right when traveling west.
Lott Russon, Sr. was born January 1, 1829, and Eliza Round was born October 21, 1830, in England. The couple married December 25, 1850, and converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints (LDS/Mormon) two years later. To support his . . . — — Map (db m150069) HM

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