"FORT UTAH" - Provo, Utah
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N 40° 14.125 W 111° 41.674
12T E 440915 N 4454118
Quick Description: The original settlement at Provo (Fort Utah) was established March 12, 1849 President John S. Higbee, with Isaac Higbee and Dimick B. Huntington, counselors, and about 30 families or 150 persons sent from Salt Lake City by President Brigham Young.
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 8/16/2007 6:14:40 PM
Waymark Code: WM20T1
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Long Description:
The original settlement at Provo (Fort Utah) was established March
12, 1849 President John S. Higbee, with Isaac Higbee and Dimick B.
Huntington, counselors, and about 30 families or 150 persons sent
from Salt Lake City by President Brigham Young. Several log houses
were erected, surrounded by a 14 foot palisade 20 by 40 rods in
size, with gates in the east and west ends, and a middle deck, for
a cannon. The fort was first located west of town, but was moved to
Sowiette Park in April, 1850.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1849
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": LDS Church
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: Good condition,
This site is administered by ----: Provo City
If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.
Web Address: Official or advertised web-page
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": Not listed
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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