Panguitch Fort ~ 62
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N 37° 49.361 W 112° 25.894
12S E 374006 N 4187106
The Panguitch Fort was built in 1864 but was abandoned in 1867 due to Indian depredations during the Black Hawk War.
Waymark Code: WMBRMM
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2011
Views: 9
Daughters of Utah Pioneers
No. 62
Erected Sept. 5, 1940
Panguitch Fort
In March, 1864, about fifty Pioneers under
the leadership of Jens Neilson settled
Panguitch and built a fort of logs, enclosing
their homes and a building used for church,
school and recreation. The town was
abandoned in 1867 because of Indian trouble,
the people moving to Beaver, Parowan and
Paragonah. In 1870 President Young called
George W. Sevy to lead a company and resettle
Panguitch. In March, 1871, a small group of
people left Paragonah, arriving March
16, 1871. The Fort had not been molested.
Cornelia and Loyhova Camps
Marker Name: Panguitch Fort
Marker Number: 62
Marker Text:
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