Pioneer Black Rock Resort
Posted by: NevaP
N 40° 42.948 W 112° 14.367
12T E 395312 N 4507947
Black rock, near this this bronze marker by the shore of Great Salt Lake, was visited by the first pioneers and later became a major resort site.
Waymark Code: WM1NJ5
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 06/09/2007
Views: 49
The text of the marker reads:
On July 27, 1847, an exploring party of pioneers bathed near historic Black Rock. In 1851, the first recorded 4th of July celebration was held here when 150 vehicles and 70 horsemen arrived from Salt Lake City. A huge home-made flag was unfurled. About 1860, a rock home was erected where guests were entertained. In 1880, Alonzo Hyde and David J. Taylor erected 100 bath houses, a bowery, board walk and other equipment. Steam boats sailing the lake were an attraction.
Marker Name: Pioneer Black Rock Resort
Marker Type: Roadside
Addtional Information:
County: Tooele
City: Lake Point
Group Responsible for Placement: Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Date Dedicated: 7/27/1948
Marker Number: 118
Web link(s) for additional information: http://history.utah.gov/utah_history_research_center/markerscollection.html
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