Pioneer Camping Grounds!

Pioneer Camping Grounds
Landmark #104 Salt Lake County Visited: May 5, 2011 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? A plaque commemorating the eighth known camp site of Utah’s first arriving band of pioneers!
What makes it historical? THE PLAQUE SAYS: This ten-acre block served as camping grounds for immigrant trains. The vanguard of the first band of pioneers pitched their tent here July 23, 1847, at which time, their leader, Orson Chase, dedicated the land. Later it became the focal point for semiannual cattle drives. Was used for a hay market, baseball grounds, carnivals, medicine shows, skating rink, and circus performances. In pioneer days it was called Washington Square and Emigration Square; later it was known as the Eighth Ward Square.

OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up!

How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Volunteer with the Daughters of Utah Pioneers!
  • Buy something from the DUP online store!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
How do I find it? Listed Directions:
4th South and State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114

Annotations:
In case you’re new to Utah, “4th South” translates to “400 South!”

From Beaver: ~200mi (322km) — 3.4hrs
From Moab: ~235mi (379km) — 4hrs
From Salt Lake City: ~1mi (2km) — 0.1hrs
From St. George: ~303mi (488km) — 5.1hrs

When should I go? Whenever the mood strikes you!

Pioneer Camping Grounds

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