Payson in Utah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
S.E. Corner of Payson Pioneer Fort
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 1, 2018
1. S.E. Corner of Payson Pioneer Fort Marker
The fort was 60 rods square with corners built of logs forming a buttress. Adobe, rock and mud walls
stood 8 feet tall, 4' wide at the bottom and 2' at the top. On a rock foundation with a deep 4' trench
around the outside. It was built during the Walker Indian War 1853-54.Erected 2006 by Payson Historical Preservation Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 40° 2.622′ N, 111° 43.777′ W. Marker is in Payson, Utah, in Utah County. Marker is at the intersection of North 200 East and East Utah Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North 200 East. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Payson UT 84651, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Payson City Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); The John Dixon House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Samuel Douglass House (approx. ¼ mile away); City Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Payson's Pioneer Industry (approx. ¼ mile away);
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 1, 2018
2. S.E. Corner of Payson Pioneer Fort Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 1, 2018
3. S.E. Corner of Payson Pioneer Fort Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
