Mural #5
The Southern Route of the Mormon Trail, the 5th of the Main Street Murals, was completed in 2005. It was also the 2nd of Barstow’s “Mural in a Day” project. Many Barstow residents participated in filling in the colors and details designed by master artist Kathy Fierro.
This long mural is an historic and artistic rendering of several early routes through the Mojave Desert. In 1847, Mormon Soldiers who had served in the Spanish American War were honorably discharged in Los Angeles, California. The “Southern Mormon Trail” was the route they helped blaze to return to Utah from California. Later, it was used during the gold rush by hopeful miners and by Mormon families intending to settle in Southern California.

Location: 201 B 1st Ave (Desert Manna)