U.S. Mormon Battalion Trail ~ Salt Lake Cutoff
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N 41° 51.394 W 112° 09.511
12T E 403838 N 4634499
This Historical Marker is located on the property of the Belmont Springs and Golf Course RV Park southwest of Plymouth.
Waymark Code: WMJPJV
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 12/13/2013
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U.S. Mormon Battalion Trail ~ Salt Lake Cutoff
Known as the site of Udy Hot Springs
This was an emigrant road from California to Salt Lake City, Utah. Members of the U.S. Mormon Battalion after being discharged from the U.S. Army traveled this route to Salt Lake City. The first group over this trail arrived in Salt Lake City, Utah Sept. 28, 1848.
Erected by Troop No 929
Great Salt Lake Council BSA
November 12, 1983
Built by members of the
Thomos L. Kane Company
Materials by Kaibab Ind.
-Dedicated to the soldiers of the U.S. Mormon Battalion-
Marker Name: U.S. Mormon Battalion Trail ~ Salt Lake Cutoff
Marker Type: Roadside
County: Box Elder
City: Plymouth
Group Responsible for Placement: Boy Scouts of America
Date Dedicated: November 12, 1983
Marker Number: 347
Addtional Information: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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