Seagull Monument

The Seagull Monument is a historic monument situated immediately east of the on , in , Utah. Created by artist Mahonri Young, the monument commemorates an 1848 event in which seagulls were observed to devour crop-destroying Mormon crickets, following prayers for divine intervention against the insects.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Temple Square and Salt Lake Assembly Hall.

Park
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain.
is a 10-acre complex, owned…

Church
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The is a building owned…

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The , originally called… is situated 650 feet east of Seagull Monument.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Salt Lake City and Capitol Hill.

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is the capital of, and largest city in, the U.S. state of .

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood in Salt Lake City, that is defined by the .

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Seagull Monument

Latitude
40.76975° or 40° 46′ 11″ north
Longitude
-111.89284° or 111° 53′ 34″ west
Open location code
85GCQ494+WV
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4011585447
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monument
Wiki­data ID
Q834066
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to German—“Seagull Monument” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Salt Lake Tabernacle and Meridian Monument.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: West Temple & South Temple (NB) and Deseret Book.

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Worth a closer look: Salt Lake City and Provo.

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