Elk Mountain Mission - 65
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member linkys
N 38° 34.433 W 109° 32.828
12S E 626560 N 4270492
Site of the Elk Mountain Mission established in April 1855.
Waymark Code: WM7KRB
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 11/06/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member PeanutsParents
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Text on the marker reads:

"In April 1855, forty one men under the leadership of Alfred N. Billings were called to establish a mission in the Elk Mountains. They left Salt Lake City May 7, 1855, arrived at Grand River June 11 and selected the site for a settlement. By July 15, they had built a fort 64 feet square, with stone walls, 12 feet high, 4 feet at the base and 1 1/2 feet at the top. Three of the pioneers, James W . Munt, Edward Edwards and William Behumin were buried within the enclosure, which was located about 800 feet from this monument."

Erected Nov. 30, 1940 Moab Camp

Marker Name: Elk Mountain Mission

Marker Number: 65

Marker Text: Not listed
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