Eagle Gate, Salt Lake City

The Eagle Gate (South Temple and State Street)

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Location:

Intersection of State Street & North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah

Significance:

The monumental gateway was originally erected in 1859 at the entrance to Brigham Young’s private family compound.

MANAGED BY:

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

The Eagle Gate spans State Street east of Beehive House. The monumental gateway was originally erected in 1859 at the entrance to Brigham Young’s private family compound. Today a bronze eagle perches atop the gateway. The original wooden eagle is exhibited at the nearby Pioneer Memorial Museum.
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Location (Intersection of State Street & North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah)

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Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

Mormon Pioneer Trail: Salt Lake City Itinerary

This site is on the Salt Lake City Itinerary. Each site provides the opportunity to experience and learn about Salt Lake City, a pioneer waystation as well as a destination, and its rich combined history of the Mormon Pioneer, Pony Express, and California national historic trails.