First University
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member caverspencer
N 40° 46.411 W 111° 53.633
12T E 424565 N 4514000
DUP Marker #53. Site of the First University West of the Mississippi
Waymark Code: WM192G
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 02/28/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member hobbycachegirl
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The University of Deseret was Established November 11 1850 and was located on this corner.
Marker Name: First University West of the Mississippi

Marker Type: City

County: Salt Lake

City: SLC

Group Responsible for Placement: DUP

Date Dedicated: Oct 15, 1939

Marker Number: 53

Addtional Information: Not listed

Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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