Johnson's Fort (2)

Johnson's Fort (2) (1854-18??) - A Mormon settler's fort established in 1854 during the Walker Indian War in present-day Enoch, Iron County, Utah. Named for Joel H. Johnson who's home was built inside the fort. Abandoned as a fortification after the Indian hostilities ended. History Initially established after 1851 as a house and corral by Joel H. Johnson to care for the cattle belonging to Iron County settlers. The spot was selected because of a nearby spring, a rarity in this dry country. In 1854, during the Walker Indian War (1853-1854), Brigham Young requested that the site be fortified. A new fort was built by Johnson and the settlers as a strong 165' square enclosure with thick, 9' high clay walls. Inside the compound was a large two-story building known as the bastion and a central well. On the north wall was a large log gate and on the south wall was a smaller gate. Probably abandoned as a fortification after the end of Indian hostilities. Current Status Marker and cedar log stump display. The marker indicates that some remains can be seen at the actual site 1/2 mile North of the marker but that site appears to be on private property. {"selectable":false,"width":"500"} Location: Marker and display located at the intersection of E 5200 N and N 1400 E in Enoch, Iron County, Utah. The actual site is said to be located 1/2 mile North of the marker. Maps & Images Lat: 37.77927 Long: -113.03226 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 5,505' See Also: Walker Indian War (1854-1855) Mormon Fortifications Sources: Links: North American Forts - Johnson's Fort Visited: 19 Oct 2018