Tag Archives: Plaque

Brighton Hotel

County: Salt Lake
Monument #: 4I
Sponsor/Year: Holladay Chapter - 1988

Location: Sons of Utah Pioneers Building Balcony In 1871, William S. Brighton claimed over 100 acres at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon. William and Catherine built the first hotel there in 1874. Later they added cottages, the original Brighton … Continue reading

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B & K Tannery

County: Salt Lake
Monument #: 4B
Sponsor/Year: Beehive Chapter - 1985

Location: Sons of Utah Pioneers Building Balcony The B&K Tannery, was established in 1852 by Brigham Young, Feramorz Little and John Winder. By 1862, the Tannery was producing quality leather. A small settlement was built nearby to accommodate the tannery … Continue reading

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Battle of Bear River – Bear River Massacre

County: Franklin
Monument #: UPTLA 16
Sponsor/Year: Franklin County Chapter, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers; Cache Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America; and Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association - 1932

Location: Highway 91 NW of Preston about 3 miles, at the intersection with Hot Springs Road, and ¼ mile after crossing the Bear River. GPS: N 42º 08´ 26.88˝, W 111º 54´ 40.38˝, elevation 4495 ft. This monument is a … Continue reading

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