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 In Tribute to the Utah Pioneers Posted by:  brwhiz
N 40° 46.646 W 111° 53.268
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This plaque honors the original pioneer settlers of the Salt Lake Valley. It is flanked by two large plaques listing the names of the pioneers being honored.
Waymark Code: WMDHV8
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 01/19/2012
Views: 11
No. 19
Erected March 5, 1933
In Tribute to
The Utah Pioneers
The founders of Utah, stalwart empire builders, led by
Brigham Young, entered the valley of the Great Salt Lake as
its first permanent settlers July 24, 1847. This was then
Mexican territory. By the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo,
February 2, 1848, the area was ceded to the United States.
As the first organized government in the Rocky Mountain
region, the provisional state of Deseret was created March 5,
1849, to function under its constitution "until the Congress
of the United States shall otherwise provide". The territory
of Utah was established September 9, 1850. Brigham Young,
who had been elected governor of Deseret, was appointed
governor of the Territory of Utah by Millard Fillmore
the President of the United States.
Utah became the 45th state in the Union January 4, 1896.
With loyalty to high principals and unwavering trust in
God, the "Mormon" pioneers established this commonwealth
framing its government according to the orderliness of
their lives, thus gaining for themselves and their posterity
the inspiring freedom assured to all citizens of our Republic.
Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association
Marker Name: In Tribute to the Utah Pioneers
Marker Type: City
Addtional Information:
This is Plaque number 19 erected by the Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association. It is located on the main floor of the State Capital in the East Wing hallway.
County: Salt Lake
City: Salt Lake City
Group Responsible for Placement: Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association
Date Dedicated: March 5, 1933
Marker Number: 19
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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