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UPTLA #3

Jedediah Strong Smith

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Title

UPTLA #3

Description

Jedediah Strong Smith

Creator

Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association

Date

1931

Identifier

UPTLA-003

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Subtitle

Jedediah Strong Smith

Story

Outstanding explorer, Trapper, Trader and devout Christian. Came to Utah with Wm. H. Ashley's expedition in 1824. Started first successful overland journey through Utah to the pacific coast from this vicinity August 22, 1826. Substantially the same route was later followed by the main highway to Los Angeles.

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Plaque Date: 1931
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Additional Info

Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association, “UPTLA #3,” UPTLA, accessed November 4, 2026, https://uptla.tylerthorsted.com/items/show/3.