Fort Herriman
Fort Herriman (1854-1858) - First established in 1854 by Thomas Butterfield, Henry Herriman, Samuel Egbert, Robert Petty and John Stocking. Abandoned in 1858 on orders from Brigham Young as Albert Sidney Johnston's Army approached.
Fort Herriman History
Established as an adobe fort to protect settlers from hostile Indians. Abandoned as Albert Sidney Johnston's Army approached to suppress an expected rebellion that never materialized.
Current Status
Only a marker remains.
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Location: Herriman, Utah. Maps & Images Lat: 40.5205035 Long: -112.0324384 |
Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 789
Visited: 15 Oct 2009
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