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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNKY_the-flag-of-the-united-states-of-america_Salt-Lake-City-UT.html
In the summer of 1847, this site, known than as the "Old Fort," was the first permanent Anglo-Saxon settlement in the west. It was here that the American Flag was first raised. This Sesquicentennial Flag Pole is raised as a tribute to the pioneers…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNKH_pioneer-memorial-museum_Salt-Lake-City-UT.html
Erected by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and the State of Utah as a replica of the Salt Lake Theater. Dedicated July 23, 1950, as a Hall in which to preserve the names, portraits, histories, manuscripts, relics and other evidences of wisd…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNK4_eliza-r-snow-leader-of-pioneer-women_Salt-Lake-City-UT.html
Eliza R. SnowLeader of Pioneer WomenJanuary 21, 1804 - December 5, 1887O My FatherThe immortal poem - hymn, "O My Father" was written by the inspired poetess, Eliza R. Snow, sometime in the Spring of 1845 in the City of Nauvoo, Hancock County, Ill…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNJP_the-constitution-revered_Salt-Lake-City-UT.html
"I want to say to every man, the Constitution of the United States, as framed by our fathers, was dictated, was revealed, was put into their hearts by the Almighty who dwells in the heavens; and I tell you in the name of Jesus Christ it is as good…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNJM_ensign-peak_Salt-Lake-City-UT.html
From this point, looking northward, one has a clear view of ensign peak, a round hill, projecting up from the low range of which it is a part. On July 26, 1847, two days after the Mormon Pioneers entered this valley, Brigham Young and party climbe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNJH_lest-we-forget_Salt-Lake-City-UT.html
From 1847 to 1869 approximately 86,000 persons, mainly converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, left their established homes to build anew in the valleys of the Rocky Mountains. About 6,000 were buried along the way. Hi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNJ2_the-mormon-battalion_Salt-Lake-City-UT.html
HistoryIn May and June 1846, the services of the Mormon people—en route to the west—were officially tendered to the United States government, then at war with Mexico.
President James K. Polk authorized Colonel Stephen W. Kearney, Co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNJ1_utahs-first-pioneer-burial-site_Salt-Lake-City-UT.html
Utah's first pioneer burial site was located just thirty feet west and two hundred feet south ofthis point. Here, thirty-three Utah pioneers were buried beginning with three year-old Milton Thirlkill. This youngster from Mississippi drowned on 11 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNIA_brigham-youngs-office_Salt-Lake-City-UT.html
Erected about 1852. Used as the executive offices of the Territory of Utah until 1855. Headquarters of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the time it was finished until 1917 when the new church office building was complete.
For a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNI8_eagle-gate-1859_Salt-Lake-City-UT.html
The Eagle Gate marked the entrance to the homes of Brigham Young. During the early settlement of the valley, Brigham Young was aloted the land lying athwart the mouth of City Creek Canyon. His New England heritage prompted him to desire the privac…