Broom Factory & Wagon Train
N 40° 36.551 W 111° 56.895
12T E 419780 N 4495806
Broom Factory & Wagon Train location marker placed by the SUP
Waymark Code: WMCZ9Q
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 10/29/2011
Views: 8
On October 8, 2011, the Sons of Utah Pioneers (SUP) placed a new marker (#163) on the southwest corner of 7800 South & 2200 West, West Jordan Utah, to commemorate a Pioneer Broom Factory & a Wagon Train that were both operated very near the location of the marker.
The Broom Factory was operated by George Matthew Webster for 10 years beginning in 1887. The Wagon Train operated from this location was run by Aaron Beckstead. He hauled goods from Salt Lake City to the miners and their families in Bingham Canyon during the late 1800s into the early 1900s.
Marker Text:
Between 1887 and 1897 a broom factory was operated near this location by George Matthew Webster.
During the late 1800s and early 1900s Aaron Beckstead operated a wagon from this location which hauled goods to Bingham Canyon.
Sons of Utah Pioneers
Jordan River Temple Chapter
#163 - Erected 2011
Group that erected the marker: Sons of Utah Pioneers
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
2200 West 7800 South
West Jordan, Utah USA
84088
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