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Title
UPTLA #23
Description
Pioneer Square
Creator
Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association
and the Boy Scouts and Vanguards of Pioneer Stake
and the Boy Scouts and Vanguards of Pioneer Stake
Date
1933
Identifier
UPTLA-023
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Subtitle
Pioneer Square
Story
This monument marks the site of the "Old Fort" in which the Mormon Pioneers wintered in 1847-48 and in which some of the settlers resided for several years. Brigham Young laid the foundation stones on August 10, 1847, for 4 of the 17 houses erected of logs and sun-dried mud blocks on August 11, 1847, the first adobe in the 9 foot wall was laid. The houses formed part of the wall that enclosed this 10 acre block, as protection against Indians. The fort was completed in November 1847. On July 24, 1898, Pioneer Square was dedicated as a public park. The improved park was opened July 24, 1903.
Factoid
Marker has been missing for quite some time. In 2019 the monument was moved from the center point in the park to the northeastern corner. A new plaque was placed on Oct 21, 2020 by SL Gov in cooperation with SUP.
Dedicated by Elder Curtis on Dec. 3, 2020
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