Eliza R. Snow - Leader of Pioneer Women
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brwhiz
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Eliza R Snow was a very active leader in the pioneering era of the LDS Church. Her most famous contribution was the poem-hymn "O My Father".
Waymark Code: WM9MA8
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/03/2010
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The marker is simply inscribed:
Eliza R. Snow
Leader of Pioneer Women
January 21, 1804 - December 5, 1887
Eliza was a plural wife of Joseph Smith and then married Brigham Young when Smith was killed. She was a prolific poetess and very active in a leadership role with the pioneer women of Utah.
Marker Name: Eliza R. Snow - Leader of Pioneer Women
Marker Type: City
Addtional Information:
The marker is located in front of the Pioneer Memorial Museum at the junction of N. Main Street and Columbus Street.
County: Salt Lake
City: Salt Lake City
Group Responsible for Placement: Nicholas G. Morgan Sr. Memorial Foundation
Web link(s) for additional information:
http://byuvirtualtours.blogspot.com/2010/06/eliza-r-snow.html
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Marker Number: Not listed
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