Brigham City Cemetery Arch - Brigham City, UT - Freestanding Arches on Waymarking.com

The main entrance to the Brigham City Cemetery is in the northwest corner of the cemetery, at the intersection of 300 South and 300 East. The arch itself is constructed of a steel frame arch supported by masonry rock pillars. The arch reads:

BRIGHAM CITY CEMETERY
Est 1853

"The development of the Brigham City Cemetery began in 1853 with the burial of infant Mary Ellen Wright. Subsequent development was haphazard until the City Council, between 1877 and 1886, commissioned a survey and plat map of the Cemetery. Cemetery Sextons were also appointed by the City Council beginning in 1887.

The appointed Sextons served an average of three years. This high rate of turn over made it hard to keep accurate records though valiant efforts were made. Major Cemetery improvements started after World War I when the existing roads were mapped out sprinkler systems installed, grave markers lined up and landscaping improved. Much of this work was accomplished by the Works Progress Administration, a federal assistance program established during the "Great Depression." Since that time the Cemetery has been under perpetual care maintenance by the City.

In October 1963 a fire in the Cemetery Office destroyed many Cemetery records. These records were later reconstructed by Cemetery personnel.

The Cemetery has a rich history and heritage. Interred on the grounds is Lorenzo Snow who is considered the Founder of Brigham City and who also served as president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

There are mass burials of railroad workers killed by cholera, who worked along the first transcontinental railroad, which joined at Promontory Summit, Utah in 1869. Many of the monuments dating back to the Cemetery's beginnings are hand carved, one-of-a-kind, priceless works of art.

In honor and respect of our venerable predecessors, our City Fathers are committed to the policy of maintaining and beautifying the Cemetery even after it has reached capacity."
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Type: Gateway Subtype: Other Location: Brigham City Cemetery

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