Pioneer Rock Wall
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JacobBarlow
N 40° 46.010 W 111° 51.131
12T E 428077 N 4513223
Quick Description: Near this spot once stood a wall built of stone from Red Butte Canyon. Decision to thus enclose University of Deseret, now University of Utah, campus was made March 13, 1850....
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 10/29/2007 12:36:34 PM
Waymark Code: WM2G8G
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Long Description:
Near this spot once stood a wall built of stone from Red Butte Canyon. Decision to thus enclose University of Deseret, now University of Utah, campus was made March 13, 1850, same day present site recommended by Brigham Young and committee was approved by the university regents. By 1853, one hundred thirty-five rods were completed, enough stone hauled and stone left cut in canyon to complete two and one-half more miles. Portions of wall withstood the elements almost 100 years.
Marker Name: Pioneer Rock Wall
Marker Type: City
Addtional Information:
Location:
100 S University Street
SALT LAKE CITY , 84112
SALT LAKE County
University of Utah, on hill in front of Vocal Arts Building
County: Salt Lake
City: Salt Lake City
Group Responsible for Placement: Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Date Dedicated: 1963
Marker Number: 281
Web link(s) for additional information:
http://history.utah.gov/apps/markers/detailed_results.php?markerid=2080
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