John Henry Weber

John Henry Weber
Bornc. 1779
Altona, Duchy of Holstein, Holy Roman Empire
Died1859 (aged c. 80)
Bellevue, Jackson County, Iowa
NationalityGerman-American
Occupation(s)Frontiersman, trapper, fur trader, hunter, explorer
EmployerRocky Mountain Fur Company
Known forThe naming of Weber River. From this place-name stems the names of today's Weber State University, County, Canyon, and others.

John Henry Weber (1779–1859) was an American fur trader and explorer. Weber was active in the early years of the fur trade, exploring territory in the Rocky Mountains and areas in the current state of Utah. The Weber River, Weber State University, and Weber County, Utah were named for Weber.[1][2]

  1. ^ "John Henry Weber". State of Utah Markers and Monuments Database. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  2. ^ "From Weber Stake Academy to Weber State University". Weber State University. Archived from the original on December 24, 2015. Retrieved December 30, 2015.