Garden Grove

No problem finding our next location.  There is actually still a town called Garden Grove near by where the Saints stopped and started building a temporary way station for the Saints who were coming behind them. They dug wells, built houses, bridges, and fenced and plowed and planted crops.  That is one unique aspect of the Mormon Trail was that the Saints were preparing a route for those who were coming behind them.  Instead of simply forging ahead, they would stop and build bridges and plant crops, etc. which would last for the wagon trains coming behind.

Here are some pictures from the historical part of Garden Grove

This area to the south of the markers were part of the cemetery for the pioneers.  Unfortunately as they traveled, many Saints lost their lives due to exposure, illnesses, accidents and other factors. It was a difficult journey for which many were not prepared for.

I think I saw many more signs for the Mormon Trail in Iowa and Nebraska than I have ever seen in Utah.  These were around Garden Grove.