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We stoped here for photos. Mormon Row is a historic district in the Grand Teton National Park. It's known for picturesque barns & buildings against the backdrop of the Tetons. Mormon pioneers were here in the late 1800s, with the 1st settlers arriving in the area around 1896. It was recognized in 1997, in the National Register of Historic Places .
The T.A. Moulton barn here at Mormon Row Historic District in Grand Teton National Park is the most photographed barn in America. The best time to take a photo of this old rustic barn is during sunrise with the barn in the foreground and the Teton Range in the background. Photographers come from all over to take a photo of it. I was on a safari tour of the park and we made a quick stop here to see this historic area. The Mormons in Idaho sent people here in the late 1800's to establish some communities. They settled here because of the fertile soil and because they were able to funnel water to this area through some dishes that they dug. When I was here, I saw that water was still flowing in one of the ditches. The main barn that is often photographed was built by Thomas Alma (T.A.) Moulton. All the structures is this district were constructed by Andy Chambers, T.A. Moulton and John Moulton in the early 1900's. You can walk around and tour the outside of the buildings. I wasn't here long, but enjoyed the nice breeze while on my walk around Mormon Row.
Mormon Row is considered one of the "must-see" areas of Grand Teton National Park- but I found it to be a tad meh. It's a very famous photography spot - particularly the TA Moulton barn - but there were so many people there that it wasn't worth it. It's the most photographed barn in the US and there are SO MANY beautiful photos of it - but I didn't even photograph it bc of the crowds - And there are just so many other spots in the park with amazing views that are way less crowded. It's like a small outdoor museum - but there isn't much information (just a few signs) and you can't really explore a lot of the buildings. It's in a nice valley with the Teton range as the backdrop. There were 30 or so homesteads here over 100 years ago when early pioneers were settling the area - now only 6 homes/barns remain. The roads are gravel and there's limited parking. And it's hard to get photos with no people in them bc it's just so crowded. It's right off the main road heading into the park so it's worth a quick stop just to see it I suppose - but if you're short on time don't feel like you've missed out if you skip it - there are so many more fascinating spots inside the park!
One of the more iconic attractions at Grand Teton National Park is Mormon Row. Even if you didn't know the name I'm pretty sure you would've seen pictures of a barn-looking building with huge mountains in the background. There are two sections at the park with some houses that you can walk around and look at. When you drive toward the area to the left you'll see smaller buildings that have a couple signs talking about the history of Mormon Row and how there used to be way more buildings in the entire area. On the right side you'll see one building which is the more iconic picture of the two. Unfortunately when I visited the sky was smoky so I couldn't see the grand tetons in the background, and the sun was not in the right place so it was shining on the buildings in a bad light. However I'm sure if you're lucky to come here on a clear day you'll get to take some of those iconic pictures yourself. I heard that sunset is a beautiful time to take photos of Mormon Row so I would recommend doing that if you can wake up for it.
Usually the first stop on your adventure at Grand Teton and it's beautiful during sunrise and very popular. We visited in late August and believe me, it was very cold and a bit windy so have your jackets prepared! We arrived a few minutes after sunrise at 6:48am and it was a little underwhelming but it got pretty as the sun kept rising. It's a popular place in the morning and there isn't much parking (probably fits about 10-15 cars) and some cars would park on the side of the road. It's a few steps to the barn and no one actually went inside it or stepped near it which is nice to respect the structure. After we took our pictures and enjoyed the scenery, we drove a bit down the road to Antelope Flats Road (5 mins away) and we saw BISON and deer! They were a bit far away but it's so cool to see so many together. Highly recommend crossing these two spots off your list in the early AM.
We stopped here for the first (but not last) time late on a cool Saturday evening. The skies were cloudy and full of smoke, so we didn't have a clear view of the Tetons, but the historic buildings, Buffalo and scenery were still amazing. We will return at sunrise and on a better day for sunset.
[1053] 12/2019 If you are in the area and love history then this is a MUST. We visited in the winter so the road was closed. We walked about 1.5miles to see the most photographed cabin :). We were the only ones there for obvious reasons. It's nice to walk around and imagine how life was for the Mormons. We got there late so I was not able to check out all the buildings. I didn't want to get caught in the middle of nowhere in the dark. I would definitely visit again earlier in the day. Dress warm especially if you visit in the winter like we did.
In the 1890s, Mormon families from Salt Lake City began arriving and settling the area now referred to as Mormon Row. Mormon Row is within the Grand Teton National Park. Developement of this area was due to the Homestead Act of 1862 which promised 160 acres to any person willing to build a home dwelling, farm and improve the land. After five years settling the land, settlers were entitled to the property. Maps are available to guide you and explain the existing structures and outlines of buildings that no longer exist. There are only a few homesites and barns remaining among the 27 built in the 1800s. Interesting information to note: *The remaining T.A. Moulton Barn is an existing, lovely structure that provides many photo opportunities. The Grand Tetons provide a beautiful backdrop. Most likely you've seen this barn on Wyoming state marketing literature. *Mormon Row families dealt with a short growing season of about 60 days. *Families dug miles of ditches to divert water from the Gros Ventre River and mountain streams to irrigate their crops and provide essential water for home usage. *The Grand Teton Association is currently working toward fundraising for Mormon Row preservation.
It goes without saying that this is one of the most recommended places in Grand Teton to visit as a tourist. From a visit perspective, there's ample parking on the roadside. I'd recommend spending an hour at this place primarily to get some great pictures of the Tetons on the background and also gain insights into the rich history of early Mormon settlers
Magical... Single digits temperatures and road closure to cars, meaning longer trek on foot, didn't stop our sunrise excursion to see these Mormon barns. It's a row of uninhabited cabins from Mormon settlers that is now picturesque with the beautiful Teton Ridgeline in the backdrop. The key is to get here 30-60 minutes before sunrise so you want watch as the sun hits the peaks behind the barns and slowly lights up the whole mountain. If you are into photography, those time lapse photos are the way to go here. Definitely a breathtaking experience... (literally from the frigid temperatures). Bundle up for the winter trek and shots. You may find that you'll need to pack down powder snow as well so plan for at least 30min of walking to get to the sweet spot
Mormon structures - interesting from historical perspective. This site is not as interesting as many of the other pullouts and turnouts from my perspective. But I believe that others would find all of it interesting due to the structures being maintained in their original look and place for many years. There are, I think, 5 sets of structures. One is close to the paved road and the others are a little farther off. We only went to the closer one. There is a board with a map and an explanation. You can walk around the area and I have heard that the barn is the most photographed barn in America and, maybe, the world. The backdrop is the Grand Tetons so the pictures come out very well.
8 months ago
A historic landmark worth seeing." Expect crowds, as many tourists stop here to take photos. The best time to visit is during the summer months--either at sunrise or sunset for the most beautiful views. There's a small dirt parking lot nearby, and access is fairly straightforward. No restrooms here read more
2 months ago
This is a cute little site with some interesting history. It is also great for photo opportunities. read more
Mormon Row is a series of Moron homestead homes that are in a row, The information shared that these were a close knit community of homesteaders that supported each other. They went through hardships such as only being able to dry-farm and then a flood, These homesteaders dug ditches and were able to have water to grow crops and for livestock. It's cool that they preserved this. The barn is highly photographed. This is a sight that is highly frequented due to it being right off the main road. I googled it and it seems like people left because of harsh conditions and the remaining seemed to move after they had the opportunity to sell their home to the park when Grand Teton National Park greatly expanded in 1950. read more
We stoped here for photos. Mormon Row is a historic district in the Grand Teton National Park. It's known for picturesque barns & buildings against the backdrop of the Tetons. Mormon pioneers were here in the late 1800s, with the 1st settlers arriving in the area around 1896. It was recognized in 1997, in the National Register of Historic Places . read more
The T.A. Moulton barn here at Mormon Row Historic District in Grand Teton National Park is the most photographed barn in America. The best time to take a photo of this old rustic barn is during sunrise with the barn in the foreground and the Teton Range in the background. Photographers come from all over to take a photo of it. I was on a safari tour of the park and we made a quick stop here to see this historic area. The Mormons in Idaho sent people here in the late 1800's to establish some communities. They settled here because of the fertile soil and because they were able to funnel water to this area through some dishes that they dug. When I was here, I saw that water was still flowing in one of the ditches. The main barn that is often photographed was built by Thomas Alma (T.A.) Moulton. All the structures is this district were constructed by Andy Chambers, T.A. Moulton and John Moulton in the early 1900's. You can walk around and tour the outside of the buildings. I wasn't here long, but enjoyed the nice breeze while on my walk around Mormon Row. read more
Mormon Row is considered one of the "must-see" areas of Grand Teton National Park- but I found it to be a tad meh. It's a very famous photography spot - particularly the TA Moulton barn - but there were so many people there that it wasn't worth it. It's the most photographed barn in the US and there are SO MANY beautiful photos of it - but I didn't even photograph it bc of the crowds - And there are just so many other spots in the park with amazing views that are way less crowded. It's like a small outdoor museum - but there isn't much information (just a few signs) and you can't really explore a lot of the buildings. It's in a nice valley with the Teton range as the backdrop. There were 30 or so homesteads here over 100 years ago when early pioneers were settling the area - now only 6 homes/barns remain. The roads are gravel and there's limited parking. And it's hard to get photos with no people in them bc it's just so crowded. It's right off the main road heading into the park so it's worth a quick stop just to see it I suppose - but if you're short on time don't feel like you've missed out if you skip it - there are so many more fascinating spots inside the park! read more
One of the more iconic attractions at Grand Teton National Park is Mormon Row. Even if you didn't know the name I'm pretty sure you would've seen pictures of a barn-looking building with huge mountains in the background. There are two sections at the park with some houses that you can walk around and look at. When you drive toward the area to the left you'll see smaller buildings that have a couple signs talking about the history of Mormon Row and how there used to be way more buildings in the entire area. On the right side you'll see one building which is the more iconic picture of the two. Unfortunately when I visited the sky was smoky so I couldn't see the grand tetons in the background, and the sun was not in the right place so it was shining on the buildings in a bad light. However I'm sure if you're lucky to come here on a clear day you'll get to take some of those iconic pictures yourself. I heard that sunset is a beautiful time to take photos of Mormon Row so I would recommend doing that if you can wake up for it. read more
Super cool place with great photo opportunity! Had to drive by this place to visit for the scenery. The view was stunning! The history of the town was super cool and we love the heritage and culture of Wyoming! Cool place to spend a few hours. read more
3 years ago
Usually the first stop on your adventure at Grand Teton and it's beautiful during sunrise and very popular. We visited in late August and believe me, it was very cold and a bit windy so have your jackets prepared! We arrived a few minutes after sunrise at 6:48am and it was a little underwhelming but it got pretty as the sun kept rising. It's a popular place in the morning and there isn't much parking (probably fits about 10-15 cars) and some cars would park on the side of the road. It's a few steps to the barn and no one actually went inside it or stepped near it which is nice to respect the structure. After we took our pictures and enjoyed the scenery, we drove a bit down the road to Antelope Flats Road (5 mins away) and we saw BISON and deer! They were a bit far away but it's so cool to see so many together. Highly recommend crossing these two spots off your list in the early AM. read more
We stopped here for the first (but not last) time late on a cool Saturday evening. The skies were cloudy and full of smoke, so we didn't have a clear view of the Tetons, but the historic buildings, Buffalo and scenery were still amazing. We will return at sunrise and on a better day for sunset. read more
[1053] 12/2019 If you are in the area and love history then this is a MUST. We visited in the winter so the road was closed. We walked about 1.5miles to see the most photographed cabin :). We were the only ones there for obvious reasons. It's nice to walk around and imagine how life was for the Mormons. We got there late so I was not able to check out all the buildings. I didn't want to get caught in the middle of nowhere in the dark. I would definitely visit again earlier in the day. Dress warm especially if you visit in the winter like we did. read more
In the 1890s, Mormon families from Salt Lake City began arriving and settling the area now referred to as Mormon Row. Mormon Row is within the Grand Teton National Park. Developement of this area was due to the Homestead Act of 1862 which promised 160 acres to any person willing to build a home dwelling, farm and improve the land. After five years settling the land, settlers were entitled to the property. Maps are available to guide you and explain the existing structures and outlines of buildings that no longer exist. There are only a few homesites and barns remaining among the 27 built in the 1800s. Interesting information to note: *The remaining T.A. Moulton Barn is an existing, lovely structure that provides many photo opportunities. The Grand Tetons provide a beautiful backdrop. Most likely you've seen this barn on Wyoming state marketing literature. *Mormon Row families dealt with a short growing season of about 60 days. *Families dug miles of ditches to divert water from the Gros Ventre River and mountain streams to irrigate their crops and provide essential water for home usage. *The Grand Teton Association is currently working toward fundraising for Mormon Row preservation. read more
5 years ago
It goes without saying that this is one of the most recommended places in Grand Teton to visit as a tourist. From a visit perspective, there's ample parking on the roadside. I'd recommend spending an hour at this place primarily to get some great pictures of the Tetons on the background and also gain insights into the rich history of early Mormon settlers read more
Magical... Single digits temperatures and road closure to cars, meaning longer trek on foot, didn't stop our sunrise excursion to see these Mormon barns. It's a row of uninhabited cabins from Mormon settlers that is now picturesque with the beautiful Teton Ridgeline in the backdrop. The key is to get here 30-60 minutes before sunrise so you want watch as the sun hits the peaks behind the barns and slowly lights up the whole mountain. If you are into photography, those time lapse photos are the way to go here. Definitely a breathtaking experience... (literally from the frigid temperatures). Bundle up for the winter trek and shots. You may find that you'll need to pack down powder snow as well so plan for at least 30min of walking to get to the sweet spot read more
6 years ago
Mormon structures - interesting from historical perspective. This site is not as interesting as many of the other pullouts and turnouts from my perspective. But I believe that others would find all of it interesting due to the structures being maintained in their original look and place for many years. There are, I think, 5 sets of structures. One is close to the paved road and the others are a little farther off. We only went to the closer one. There is a board with a map and an explanation. You can walk around the area and I have heard that the barn is the most photographed barn in America and, maybe, the world. The backdrop is the Grand Tetons so the pictures come out very well. read more
Get a glimpse of what life on the prairie was like 100 years ago. Very stark life these pioneers had - no electricity and no running water. There is a small community of long abandoned homes and farms. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Mormon Row is a collection of 6 dilapidated homesteads that can be explored on a self guided tour. The area was settled around the turn of the 20th century. The barn here is the most photographed barn in the US, due to the stunning backdrop of the Grand Tetons. read more
6 years ago
Beautiful place to visit. Great photo ops, plenty of prairie dogs and birds. I definitely see why it's called the most photographed house in America. It is 5 minutes from the main road, great view with Grand Teton in the background. read more
6 years ago
This was the perfect spot with beautiful background views of the mountains of Wyoming. Located in Grand Teton National Park Wyoming , this was the ideal location to officiant my brothers wedding. For a small wedding of 9 total , it was a wonderful experience. Afterwards, the wedding party got to enjoy the scenic views and breathtaking pictures. As a heads up, you do need to apply for a permit to have a wedding ceremony. Also wear comfortable shoes, the ground turf is not ideal for high heels. read more
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8 years ago
This was a great stop on our tour of the area. The history is quite interesting and it's fun to walk around and see the homesteads. There was a outhouse type public toilet nearby that was fairly clean and well maintained which was good because there is nothing else around. read more
9 years ago
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