Old Rock Church
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Erection of the first L.D.S. Church in Salina was commenced in 1864 when rocks were hauled from a quarry two miles away. Soren Neilson, a stonecutter, supervised the work. When the structure was built to the square, the people used it as a fort....
Waymark Code: WM2P5V
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2007
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Erection of the first L.D.S. Church in Salina was commenced in 1864 when rocks were hauled from a quarry two miles away. Soren Neilson, a stonecutter, supervised the work. When the structure was built to the square, the people used it as a fort. Because of the Black Hawk War the building was not completed until 1871. One large room, 64 x 32 feet was later divided. It served the community for church, school and other gatherings. This bell atop the monument called the people together on every occasion.
Marker Name: Old Rock Church
Marker Type: City
Addtional Information:
Location:
55 S 100 East
SALINA
SEVIER County
Church grounds
County: Sevier
City: SALINA
Group Responsible for Placement: Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Date Dedicated: 1965
Marker Number: 312
Web link(s) for additional information:
http://history.utah.gov/apps/markers/detailed_results.php?markerid=1431
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