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Show Street Address: Site No: Architect/Builder: Building Materials: Building Type/Style: Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: (Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable) Statement of Historical Significance: cc s Construction Date: Brigham Young's grave is a significant, site in the Avenues Historic District, A green-lawned area, surrounded by an iron fence, the site marks the spot of Young's burial. Brigham Young (1801-1877) served as L.D. S. Church President from 1847 until his death. In May, 1974 the Sons of the UTAH Pioneers "beautified" the grounds. They com missioned sculptor Edward J. Fraughton to fashion an eight-foot bronze statue which now marks the grave. The site remains significant both because of Brigham Young's importance as a Mormon and political leader and pioneer, as well as the general feeling of the grave as an integral part.of the Avenues. In addition, this is the only "family plot" cemetary in the Avenues, and this portion of the area was owned by Young, close to his residence on South Temple. |
