The Pioneer Forts of Ogden Utah
N 41° 13.206 W 111° 58.270
12T E 418595 N 4563645
The "City Hall Park" in Ogden Utah has numerous monuments and plaques, including this one for the Forts of Utah.
Waymark Code: WMA499
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 11/14/2010
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The text on this sign reads:
"Pioneer Forts in and near Ogden, Utah.
The Forts
Although no Indian attacks ever occurred, the early pioneer settlers built forts to protect themselves against that possibility.
Weber County Heritage Foundation
1. BUENAVENTURA - 1846
2. FARR'S FORT - 1850
3. BROWN'S FORT - 1850
4. BINGHAM'S FORT - 1853
5. NORTH OGDEN FORT - 1853
6. OGDEN FORT - 1854
7. MOUND FORT - 1854
8. UINTAH FORT - 1854
9. HUNTSVILLE FORT - 1860
10. KINGSTON FORT - 1861
Marker Name: Pioneer Forts in and near Ogden, Utah.
Marker Type: City
County: Salt Lake
City: Ogden
Group Responsible for Placement: Weber County Heritage Foundation
Addtional Information: Not listed
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Marker Number: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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