Ephraim in Sanpete County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Old Fort

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 14, 2014

1. The Old Fort Marker

Inscription. Near this spot February 7, 1854, twenty-five men organized in military order, began the construction of a small fort for protection from the Indians. The walls, made of rock were seven feet high, almost two feet thick, and formed the outer wall of the homes of thirty-nine families. The fort enclosed one and one-half acres of land with a gate at the west side, a Post Office in the south, and Tithing Office in the northwest corner. It was completed in March 1854.

Erected 1954 by Ephraim Camp, Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 201.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1868.

Location. 39° 21.69′ N, 111° 35.17′ W. Marker is in Ephraim, Utah, in Sanpete County. Marker is on East 100 North Street east of North Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ephraim UT 84627, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ephraim Co-op Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ephraim Relief Society Granary (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Ephraim (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Canute Peterson House (about 600 feet away); Fort Ephraim Peace Treaty (about 600 feet away); John Dorius, Jr., House and Barn (about 600 feet away); Hansen-Sparks Home (about 700 feet away); Snow Academy Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ephraim.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 14, 2014

2. The Old Fort Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 569 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.