65 Mile Trail to Hole In The Rock
Western history is filled with stories of the great men and women – Mormon pioneers and pioneers of many other faiths and creeds – whose stalwart lives were the stuff of which this history was made.
All during its seventy-five year history, the membership of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers has been active placing monuments to mark the historic sites in the Great Basin. It is important to remember, with appreciation, the pioneers whose colonizing efforts have made these places significant. On the pages which follow, information is provided about the most prominent of these monuments.
Other organizations dedicated to preserving pioneer history have also erected monuments and placed markers to catch our attention. One such organization was the Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association, organized many years ago with the late George Albert Smith (then an apostle of the LDS Church) as its president. This organization no longer exists. The Sons of Utah Pioneers has been invited to list these monuments and locations on our web site, together with those of the SUP, with the sponsorship appropriately noted.
Four hundred monuments are listed on a Utah State Government Web site. These include many of those placed by the SUP, the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, the U.S. National Park Service and other agencies. To study these, CLICK HERE.
To view brief descriptions of Monuments and Markers placed by the Sons of Utah Pioneers and UPTLA, you may select and click on one of the locations listed in the main navigation. We encourage you and your family to visit these monuments in person, and gain a broader appreciation of the inspirational events in early pioneer history.
If further information is desired about any of these monuments or markers, please contact the National Headquarters of the Sons of Utah Pioneers at our toll-free number (1-866-724-1847) or local number (801-484-4441).