Brigham Young Monument, Bronze sculpture at Main and South Temple Streets, Salt Lake City, United States.
Description
The Brigham Young Monument is a bronze sculpture standing at the corner of Main and South Temple Streets, rising about 25 feet (7.6 meters) tall. The granite base includes figures of a Native American and a fur trapper that frame the central statue.
History
The monument was created by sculptor Cyrus Edwin Dallin for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. After the exposition, it was relocated to Salt Lake City and installed permanently at this downtown intersection.
Culture
The monument features bronze reliefs showing pioneer families and carries a plaque honoring the first settlers who arrived in the valley in 1847. These images tell the story of the people who shaped the region and how the city remembers its beginnings.
Practical
The monument sits on the north sidewalk near underground parking at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in downtown Salt Lake City. The location is easy to reach and offers clear views from the street with nearby pedestrian access.
Did you know?
The monument features two contrasting figures at its base: a Native American facing east and a fur trapper facing west. This arrangement represents the different paths and peoples who shaped this region's past.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Salt Lake City).
Salt Lake Temple
126 m
Temple Square
165 m
Salt Lake Tabernacle organ
190 m
Beehive House
202 m
Temple Square
127 m
Lion House
167 m
Church Office Building
213 m
Seagull Monument
155 m
Church History Museum
286 m
Gardo House
174 m
Eagle Gate
230 m
Church Administration Building
169 m
Council House
22 m
Brigham Young Complex
188 m
Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
326 m
99 West on South Temple
254 m
The Regent
234 m
Richard Court
149 m
Utah Commercial and Savings Bank Building
315 m
McCornick Building
237 m
ZCMI Cast Iron Front
116 m
Bust of Charles Roscoe Savage
36 m
Old Clock at Zion's First National Bank
297 m
Family History Library
288 m
Gateway Tower West
78 m
Marriott Downtown at City Creek Hotel
295 m
Key Bank Tower
225 m
Relief Society Building
173 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes