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Revision as of 09:41, 5 July 2015

Fort Union (5) (1853-1870s) - A Mormon Settler Fort established in 1853 near Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Abandoned in 1870s. Also known as Union Fort.

History of Fort Union (5)

A Mormon settler fort established in 1853 on 10 acres of land donated by Jehu Cox. The fort was built as a walled community enclosing some 23 homes and a community building used as a church, school and amusement hall. The surrounding wall was 12' tall made of stone and adobes with clay mortar.

Abandoned by the 1870s.

Current Status

Marker only in the middle of a shopping center.


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Location: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.

Maps & Images

Lat: 40.621128 Long: -111.858912

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  • Elevation: 4,449'

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