Bernard Hansen & Co
17 Thursday Feb 2022
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Bear River City Pioneers
16 Wednesday Feb 2022
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In commemoration of the founders of this community who made their first homes in the banks of the Bear River in the winter of 1866, to the residents of the Old Fort and all other pioneers who resided in Bear River City and came to Utah prior to May 10, 1969
This monument is affectionately dedicated by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Bear River Camp July 24, 1947
This monument is located at Bear River City Park at 4549 West 5900 North in Bear River City, Utah
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In Honor of James Bridger
11 Friday Feb 2022
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In Honor of James Bridger
1804 – 1881
Early western fur trapper, frontiersman, scout and guide.
To settle a wager among the trappers who were making their first winter rendezvous in Cache Valley Bridger floated alone in a bull boat down Bear River to its outlet to determine the river’s course in the late autumn or early winter
of 1824, thus making the original discovery of Great Salt Lake. But believing he had discovered a salty arm of the Pacific Ocean, he halted at such view points as this en route to reconnoitre.
This historic marker is #10 in a series by the Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association (see those here), which was adopted by the Sons of Utah Pioneers (see those here).
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Bear River City, Utah
11 Friday Feb 2022
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Bear River City limits encompasses the area between Corrine on the South, Honeyville and the freeway on the East, Elwood on the North, and the Mountains and bird refuge on the West. Jim Bridger started his famous trip to the “ocean” (or the Great Salt Lake) within the boundaries of Bear River city. Early residents dug caves along the river bottom as makeshift homes until more permanent structures were built. As Mormon settlers continued to move into the area, they began to refer to the community as Bear River, in reference to the river that flows through it. Originally, Bear River City started out as a farming community, but today offers a variety of businesses and occupations that add a more diverse flavor, while still retaining small town charm. (from bearrivercityutah.com )
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- Bear River City (DUP Historic Marker #99)
- Bear River City Fort (DUP Historic Marker #496)
- Bear River City Pioneers (DUP Historic Marker)
- Bernard Hansen & Co.
- Early Schools (DUP Historic Marker #304)
- In Honor of James Bridger (UPTLA Historic Marker #10)
Bear River City Fort
15 Monday Nov 2021
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In 1866 a group of Scandinavian Latter-day Saints entered the area that would become Bear River City. Their first homes were dugouts on the west bank of the Bear River. These dugouts were roofed with poles, willows, straw, and dirt. The fall of 1867 saw these early pioneers moving from the river dugouts to establish the Bear River Fort as a protection from the Indians. The fort was built on this ten acre block with log and adobe cabins surrounding the entire area.
The doors and windows of all 44 cabins in the fort face the center, making the cabin walls the walls of the fort. In the center area, they erected a flagpole on which Old Glory was unfurled, not only on state occasions, but to call the people to church, the children to school, or as a signal that the cow herd was ready to start for the pasture.
On three corners of the fort, wells were dug for the water supply, and the animals were corralled outside the fort. A house for public gatherings was erected on the west wall where church, school, dances, and meetings were held. Irrigation from the Malad River was introduced when the area northwest of the fort was farmed.c
This is DUP Marker #496 located at Bear River City Park at 4470 West 5900 North in Bear River City, Utah
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Early Schools
02 Tuesday Nov 2021
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A house, built in the fort in 1867, first served this community as a school, William Crosley teacher. Night classes were held for adults. A tithing granary was also used for school purposes. In 1885 one large room, built of rock was constructed and later another room added. In 1896 the school was again enlarged. First kindergarten in Box Elder County taught here. This bell called the children to school and rang for special occasions until 1913 when a large brick building was erected.
This is DUP Marker #304 located at Bear River City Park at 5810 North 4800 West in Bear River City, Utah
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Bear River City
01 Monday Nov 2021
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In 1866, a group of Mormon Scandinavians were called by the Latter-day Saints Church to establish this settlement and develop an irrigation project from the waters of the Malad River. Their first homes were dug-outs built in the west bank of the Bear River north of the steel bridge, which now spans the river. In the fall of 1867, they built homes in a fort for protection from the Indians. This cabin was built there by Lars C. Christensen and his wife, Christiane, handcart pioneers of 1859.
This is DUP Marker #99 located at Bear River City Park at 4549 West 5900 North in Bear River City, Utah
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