Jedediah Strong Smith --Sign #3, Ogden, UT - Utah Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

The text on the plaque reads:

"No. 3

Erected 1931
Jedediah Strong Smith

Outstanding explorer, trapper, trader and devout Christian. Came to Utah with Wm. H Ashley's expedition in 1824.

Started first successful overland journey through Utah to the Pacific Coast from this vicinity August 22, 1826.
Substantially the same route was later followed by the main Highway to Los Angeles.

Utah Pioneer Trail and Landmarks Association."

Marker Name: Jedediah Strong Smith Marker Type: City County: Salt Lake City: Ogden Group Responsible for Placement: Utah Pioneer Trail and Landmarks Association Date Dedicated: 1/1/1931 Marker Number: 3 Web link(s) for additional information: http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE/s/SMITH%2CJEDEDIAH.html Addtional Information: Not listed

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