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Modern irrigation in America began in this vicinity on July 23 and 24, 1847, when Mormon pioneers camped near a beautiful creek of pure, cold water, began to plow about two hours after arriving, built a dam that afternoon to irrigate the soil, and on July 24 commenced planting potatoes and turned water upon them, giving the ground quite a soaking. Orson Pratt recorded these actions as compliance with the instructions of Brigham Young, who arrived with the main company about the time the irrigation began. The site lies within the half-acre first plowed, as identified by William Carter, who held the plow.
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Salt Lake City, Utah · United States
