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| Landmark #327 | Salt Lake County | Visited: April 12, 2014 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A big plaque in a parking lot! |
| What makes it historical? | THE PLAQUE SAYS: Early in 1849, the pioneers of Union settled 1 1/2 miles southeast of here; water, grass, wood and clay were abundant. Silas Richards, first bishop and school teacher arrived November 4, 1849. In 1853-54, Union Fort was built on ten acres donated by Jehu Cox. The wall made of rocks and adobes with clay mortar was 6 feet thick at the base, 2 feet at the top and 12 feet high. It enclosed 23 homes and a school used also as a church and amusement hall. The wall ran north and south 25 feet west of this marker. The name “Union” was suggested by William McGuire, school teacher, to emphasize the unity existing among the saints.
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| How do I find it? | Listed Directions: 7186 Union Park Ave Midvale, UT 84047 Annotations: From Beaver: ~192mi (309km) — 3.2hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |