Fort Deseret

Fort Deseret (/ˌdɛzəˈrɛt/ (listen))[2] is a former fort located in northeastern Millard County, Utah, United States, just south of Deseret.

Fort Deseret, June 2016
Fort Deseret
Entrance to Fort Deseret, August 2008
LocationMillard County, Utah
United States
Nearest cityDeseret
Coordinates39°15′54″N 112°39′13″W
Built1866
ArchitectJohn W. Radford
NRHP reference No.70000624[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 9, 1970

Description

The fort was built in 1865 during the Utah Black Hawk War to protect settlers in western Utah from the attacks of local Utes. Due to U.S. Army obligations in the Civil War, local settlers were advised to take measures to defend themselves, resulting in the construction of the fort. The 550-foot square fort had 10-foot adobe walls. It proved useful when Black Hawk appeared in 1866 at Deseret demanding cattle. The security provided by the fortification allowed a peaceful settlement to be negotiated.[3] The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 1970.[4]

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See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «dĕz-a-rĕt´»
  3. "Fort Deseret". Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership. 2008-11-04. Archived from the original on 2008-12-03. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
  4. Smith, Melvin T. (September 1970). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Fort Deseret" (PDF). National Park Service. Cite journal requires |journal= (help) "Accompanying 2 photos, from 1970" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places Inventory.



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