Exploring Mormon Row In Grand Teton National Park
Mormon Row is a historic district located in Grand Teton National Park.
It is named after the Mormon settlers who established homesteads in the area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The settlers, mostly members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), came to the Jackson Hole Valley seeking fertile land for farming and ranching.
The area is known for its picturesque landscape, with the Teton Range in the background, providing a stunning backdrop for the old barns and homesteads. One of the most iconic structures on Mormon Row is the Moulton Barn, which has become a symbol of the American West and is frequently photographed.
Our exploration of Mormon Row was primarily motivated by the desire to capture the iconic Moulton Barn against the breathtaking backdrop of the Tetons, a scene often encountered in research about Grand Teton National Park.
I’m pleased with how the photo turned out—it successfully captures the essence of this picturesque setting.
Even though the barn was my main motivation for traveling to the area several other structures can be found here. Besides the T.A. Moulton homestead visitors can also explore the historic complex remaining of the Andy Chambers homestead.
The Chambers Homestead was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 as a Historic District and included with the Mormon Row district when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 5, 1997.
This is a popular spot for visitors to the national park and the parking lot is small so I recommend coming early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Look for the parking lot located by the pink stucco house on Antelope Flats Road.
A trail brochure and interpretive sign can be found at the parking lot near Moulton Barn providing further information on the area.
This is an iconic spot in Grand Teton National Park that won’t take up much of your time and should be visited during your trip.
