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New signage by Ogden High School marks starting point of the 1871 survey trek to Yellowstone
OGDEN — The communities along the Wasatch Front marked the end point for many an epic journey through the Old West. But in 1871, one such journey began right here in Ogden — and now, it's received community recognition. Earlier this month, a commemoration ceremony was held for new signage on the north side of Ogden High School marking the starting encampment of the 1871 Hayden Survey, which surveyed what would become Yellowstone National Park. The commemoration came thanks to the work of Jim Greer. "We needed to commemorate the location of this expedition that started in Ogden ...
