The main body of pioneers finally reached their new valley home this July 22, 1847.

Thomas Bullock:

"I COULD NOT HELP SHOUTING 'HURRA, HURRA, HURRA. THERE'S MY HOME AT LAST."

William Clayton:

"FOR MY OWN PART, I AM HAPPILY DISAPPOINTED IN THE APPEARANCE OF THE VALLEY OF THE SALT LAKE."

Norton Jacob:

"IF IT COULD RECEIVE TIMELY RAINS, IT WOULD BE ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FERTILE REGIONS ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH."

While their leaders explored to the North, the main group rolled into the valley and camped here. Today, it's 17th South and 5th East. But, then the bank of a creek with grass six to 12 feet high.

William Clayton:

"I HAVE NO FEARS BUT THE SAINTS CAN LIVE HERE AND DO WELL WHILE WE WILL DO RIGHT."