Mormon Pioneer Memorial Monument

Mormon Pioneer Memorial Monument
Mormon Pioneer Memorial Monument
Memorial entrance
Memorial entrance
Location: Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah,  United States
Founded: June 1, 1974
Restored: 2000
Governing body: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Mormon Pioneer Memorial Monument (also known as the Brigham Young Cemetery)[1] is a private cemetery and memorial. It was dedicated to the more than 6,000 Mormon pioneers who died making the journey to Utah from Illinois and other parts of the world between 1847 and 1869. It is the gravesite of Brigham Young, Eliza R. Snow, and other early Mormon leaders[2] and members of Brigham Young's family. Just nine persons have been buried in the cemetery.[3]

The Brigham Young family cemetery was dedicated by N. Eldon Tanner as a memorial park to the Mormon pioneers on June 1, 1974, which was the 173rd anniversary of Brigham Young’s birth. The park was redesigned and restored in 2000.

The monument is open to the public daily.

References

  1. ^ "Spotlight on historic sites: Brigham Young Cemetery, Memorial", Church News, 1 April 2000, http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/37413/Spotlight-on-historic-sites-Brigham-Young-Cemetery-Memorial.html .
  2. ^ Mormon Pioneer Memorial Monument, "Mormon History and Heritage", Utah.com (Utah Office of Tourism), http://www.utah.com/mormon/pioneer_memorial_monument.htm, retrieved 18 October 2011 
  3. ^ "Brigham Young Cemetery", Utah State History - Cemeteries Database, utah.gov, accessed 2011-10-26.

External links

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Book of Mormon Historic Publication Site • Hill Cumorah • Smith Family Farm (Sacred Grove)
Historic Kirtland Village (Newel K. Whitney Store) • Kirtland Temple
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Aaronic Priesthood Restoration Site • John Johnson Farm • Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial • Peter Whitmer log home • Washington D.C. Temple Visitors' Center
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Salt Lake City
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Coordinates: 40°46′13″N 111°53′8″W / 40.77028°N 111.88556°W / 40.77028; -111.88556


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