Pioneer Monument - Provo, Utah
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UtahSteve
N 40° 14.486 W 111° 40.029
12T E 443253 N 4454767
Granite plaque in a stone monument in North Park just outside the Pioneer Museum.
Waymark Code: WME9KD
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2012
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Granite plaque in a stone monument that tells of Provo pioneers. There is a small bronze relief statue of a pioneer leading a team of oxen pulling a covered wagon.
Text of plaque:
Provo was settled by Mormon pioneers March 12, 1849. East of this monument a second fort was built in April, 1850. It was here that the settlers were threatened with massacre by Chief Walker and his Band of Indians, but were saved by Chief Sowiett's stern warning, "When you attack you will find me and my braves defending!"
Erected by George A. Smith Camp, Sons. and Daughters of Utah Pioneers, July 24, 1941.
Marker Name: None
Marker Type: City
County: Utah
City: Provo
Group Responsible for Placement: Sons and Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Date Dedicated: July 24, 1941
Addtional Information: Not listed
Marker Number: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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