Fort Deseret
National Register of Historic Places

Fort Deseret

Deseret, Millard County, Utah
Listed
October 8, 1970
Type
Structure
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
70000624

About this property

Fort Deseret ( ) is a former fort located in northeastern Millard County, Utah, United States, just south of Deseret. 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. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 1970. National Register of Historic Places listings in Millard County, Utah Moyle House and Indian Tower, another fort, also NRHP-listed Fort Deseret at Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership

Location

Deseret, Millard County, Utah
39.26492, -112.65426

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Nearby Historic Sites

Deseret Relief Society Hall
Civil War
1.7 mi
Hinckley High School Gymnasium
Industrial
4.3 mi
Millard Academy
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4.3 mi
Gunnison Massacre Site
Listed
6.8 mi
Van's Hall
Industrial
7.1 mi

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When was Fort Deseret listed on the National Register?

Fort Deseret was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Fort Deseret?

Fort Deseret is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fort Deseret?

The period of significance for Fort Deseret is recorded as the early_republic era.

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