First Recorded 4th of July Celebration in Utah
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N 40° 42.948 W 112° 14.366
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The first recorded July 4th celebration occurred at Black Rock Resort on the Great Salt Lake in 1851.
Waymark Code: WMBRDE
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 06/16/2011
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A marker erected by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers in 1948 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
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