Captain Jefferson Hunt, Soldier, Pioneer, Churchman
Born January 20, 1804 in Kentucky - Died May 11, 1879 in Idaho
Charles Jefferson Hunt served in the Mormon Battalion as Captain of Company “A” and as assistant executive officer. In it’s historic march from Council Bluffs, Iowa to San Diego, California, 1846 - 47. His service won the commendation of all who served with him.
Under appointment by President Brigham Young in 1851, Captain Hunt was guide for the pioneers to San Bernadino, California. His pioneering service included also Provo, Parowan, and Huntsville. (Which bears his name) in Utah and Oxford, Idaho.
A convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints He was loyal, obedient and faithful to the end.
Marker is on State Highway 91, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
