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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9H_the-crowds-cheered-on_Salt-Lake-City-UT.html
In 1845, it took six months to get a message from the east coast of the United States to California—by the time it arrived, the news was old. In the late 1850s, a half million people had migration west, and they wanted up-to-date news from h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9G_the-national-pony-express-monument_Salt-Lake-City-UT.html
A Moment in Time.Running as fast as the mustang pony could run, Pony Express riders raced across nearly 1900 miles of wilderness carrying the U.S. Mail between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California. With nostrils flaring, lungs gasping …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9E_st-marks-westminster-school-of-nursing_Millcreek-UT.html
In April 1, 1894, the St. Mark's Hospital Board of Directors authorized the establishment of the first Official Nurses Training School in the Intermountain Region. Mary Edith Newitt was employed as Superintendant of the Training School.
The fi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM95_jordan-salt-lake-city-canal_Salt-Lake-City-UT.html
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 exped…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8C_legacy-of-the-black-pioneer_Salt-Lake-City-UT.html
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 e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8B_modern-irrigation_Salt-Lake-City-UT.html
Commemorating the beginning in America of Modern Irrigation in this vicinity on July 23 and 24, 1847, by the "Mormon" pioneers. —————————————"Encamped near the bank of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM84_the-town-of-bingham-canyon_Bingham-Canyon-UT.html
The history of the town began in August 1848 when two young Mormon pioneers, Sanford and Thomas Bingham, settled in this narrow wilderness canyon to herd cattle. Within a few years the area became a supplier of timber for local saw mills. Much of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM83_primary-childrens-hospital_Salt-Lake-City-UT.html
The Primary Association, a children's organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, operated a children's hospital near hear for 30 years, from 1922 to 1952.? Located at 44 West North Temple Street.? Founded by Sarah Louise "Lou…