Willie Meadows

A simple memorial stone engraved and placed in 1998 in honor of John Lindford and 8 other members of the Willie Handcart Company, who lost their lives in October 1856.

Originally built in 1933, the Lower Monument, or Willie Handcart Company Monument, was erected by the Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association. The monument is believed to be located by the graves of 13 members of the Willie company. It was reconstructed and dedicated in July 1994.

Shortly after leaving the Sweetwater Valley, early pioneers faced the grueling task of climbing 600 feet up Rocky Ridge over 3 miles, pulling wagons and handcarts over the extremely rugged and rocky terrain.