Pioneer Log Cabin

One cabin sheltered a long parade of Tooele lives. Zachariah Edwards began it on Main Street in 1855, among the first houses in town, and Andrew and Ann Gowans finished it as their home in 1856. Family after family followed under its roof — the Dollings came in 1869, and several others after them — before it turned to housing businesses instead of people. Barbara Bowen finally gave it to the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, who moved it to this spot in 1973 and furnished it with the original handmade furniture it had always held.

What the plaque says

In 1855 this cabin, one of the first in Tooele, was begun on Main Street by Zachariah Edwards, finished for their home 1856 by Andrew & Ann Gowans, and Hugh & Betsy Bowans where they lived together for a few months. Henry & Georgina Dolling lived nere in 1869. Several other families made it their home. It later sheltered a number of business projects. Given to Daughters of Utah Pioneers by Barbara C. Bowen. Placed on present site in 1973. Furnished with original handmade furniture.

Where it stands

Worth the stop nearby

• Bingham Canyon Mine — 7.7 mi
  The largest man-made excavation on Earth
• Great Salt Lake — 18 mi
  The largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere
• Saltair — 19 mi
  A haunting lakeside resort with a storied past
• International Peace Gardens — 24 mi
  A hidden garden where 28 countries are represented in miniature

More markers nearby

• Pioneer City Hall — steps away
• Old Tooele Ward Church (2) Markers — steps away
• Old Tooele County Courthouse — steps away
• Tooele's Mud Wall — 0.2 mi