As a result of the organization of the original 19 wards of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints "Mormons" in Salt Lake City on February 22, 1849, ward squares or blocks were created on which the public buildings for each ward were cons…
Although willows grew along the banks of the streams a lone cedar tree near this spot became Utah's first famous landmark. Someone in a moment of thoughtlessness cut it down, leaving only the stump which is a part of this monument.
"In the glor…