First Successful Overland Journey Through Utah to the Pacific Coast
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Jedediah Strong Smith began the first successful overland journey through Utah to the Pacific Coast in August of 1826.
Waymark Code: WMGZTN
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2013
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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.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event
Date of FIRST: 08/22/1826
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