The main body of pioneers moved north a couple of miles, this July 23, 1847, to camp beside a branch of City Creek at the site now occupied by the Salt Lake City and County Building. First, they came together to offer prayers of thanksgiving for their safe arrival. Then, they started ploughing the fields.

Norton Jacob:

"I WENT TO WORK WITH LEWIS BARNEY AND MADE TWO HARROWS BY FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. SOME PLOUGHS WERE PUT TO RUNNING AND AT NIGHT HAD BROKEN THREE ACRES."

That field just east of State Street between 2nd and 3rd South is now covered by office buildings.

Meantime, they looked forward to tomorrow and the arrival of their ailing President, Brigham Young.