Fort Utah
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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.
Waymark Code: WM1Z4Y
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 08/07/2007
Views: 21
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.
Marker Name: Fort Utah
Marker Type: City
County: Utah
City: Provo
Group Responsible for Placement: DUP
Date Dedicated: 8/30/1937
Marker Number: 22
Web link(s) for additional information:
http://history.utah.gov/apps/markers/detailed_results.php?markerid=1579
Addtional Information: Not listed
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