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Seagull Monument
- Where
- 57 W South Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT (Salt Lake County)
- Phone
- +1 801-240-8945
Good to know
This monument on Temple Square honors a significant moment in local history when seagulls helped protect crops from a major pest. It's a meaningful stop for those interested in the area's cultural heritage. The monument is located east of the Salt Lake Assembly Hall, making it easy to visit while exploring the square.
Updated October 22, 2026
The Seagull Monument is a historic monument situated immediately east of the Salt Lake Assembly Hall on Temple Square, in Salt Lake City, 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.
About Seagull Monument
Seagull Monument is a historic site in Salt Lake City (Salt Lake County), Utah. Within 30 miles there are 175 other historic sites, the nearest being Meridian Monument (about 0.1 miles). Its own website and phone number are given above.
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Where is it?
57 W South Temple St, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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