Military Training Camp Site
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N 37° 28.948 W 113° 17.979
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This historical marker, erected by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, is mounted on a stone monument just northwest of the curve where 400 East becomes Utah Highway 144 just north of the cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMJQJ2
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 12/18/2013
Views: 6
Daughters of Utah Pioneers
No. 67
Erected Dec. 10, 1940
Military Training Camp Site
Fort Harmony was designated as the training site of the Iron County division of the Utah Militia. In 1857 the Militia was divided into 13 districts. The southern group consisted of all counties south of Beaver and was known as the Iron County division. In 1867, during the period of the Blackhawk War, these companies trained at this place under the command of Brigadier General Erastus Snow and Captain James Andrews.
Fort Harmony Camp
Marker Name: Military Training Camp Site
Marker Type: Roadside
County: Washington
City: New Harmony
Group Responsible for Placement: Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Date Dedicated: December 10, 1940
Marker Number: 67
Addtional Information: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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