Kay's Cross
Near Kaysville, Utah
General Overview
There ​are plenty of urban legends that tie themselves to this cross. I am no journalist so I'll let other people do the explaining. Please check the links below. There are some good reads there.
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As you saw from the locations page, a polygamist man supposedly murdered seven of his wives and buried them here. Afterwards, he hung himself from the cross.
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Another cool legend about it is about a man named Krishna Venta. He was a real person who claimed to be the second coming of Jesus Christ. He built up a cult following out of Simi Valley, California. He did stop in Kaysville, as he was living in Utah for many years.
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The cross was blown up with explosives on February 15, 1992.
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Kay's Cross Coordinates: 41.050742, -111.925347
Geographic location. Clicking image brings up the location in google maps.
This is what is left of the cross today. From wikipedia.
What To Do
The cross is located on private property. I'd say I don't endorse trespassing, but I mean I've done it plenty of times to get to places. Just trespass at your own risk. I don't care. I'll include some possible coordinates on where to park below. If you decide to park at the school, I'd assume that you'll have to climb a fence.
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Once I finally visit this place, I will give the best parking location.
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Suggested Parking Spots:
Cul-de-sac 1: 41.050071, -111.922220
Cul-de-sac 2: 41.052600, -111.921349
Cul-de-sac 3: 41.049103, -111.925337
Morgan Elementary: 41.051793, -111.919228
This is what it used to look like before it was vandalized. From link 3.
This is what it looked like shortly after it was vandalized. From link 3.
Other Things To Note
This does become a haunted attraction of sorts each October, so take that as you will. You have to pay, which is dumb.
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If you want to visit it, the best time to go would be NOT October and during the night.
Final Thoughts
The crazy history about this place is what makes this attraction unique. Another cool thing in the area is the Fruit Heights Mill.
Relevant Sources and More Information
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kay%27s_Cross - used for a picture
https://www.thedeadhistory.com/kayscross/ - awesome resource for the history behind it
http://kayscrossmystery.blogspot.com/p/doing-research.html - another great resource
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