American Fork in Utah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Fort Wall at American Fork

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 2, 2018

1. Fort Wall at American Fork Marker

Inscription. In 1852 Mormon Pioneers who had settled on the American Fork creek received orders to build a fort for protection from Indians. Most cabins were moved into an enclosure 80x74 rods, covering 37 acres. By 1855 each of the families built a wall 12x6 feet across the rear of his lot, using clay poured into log forms. A tax was levied to erect a corral in center of the fort with gates at corners. This monument marks the south wall. The bell was on the first city hall and tolled for all meetings and curfew at nine.

Erected 1961 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 267.)

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 year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 40° 22.569′ N, 111° 47.771′ W. Marker is in American Fork, Utah, in Utah County. It is on South 100 East south of East Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: American Fork UT 84003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Wasatch Front

and in Greater Provo.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William S. Robinson Park (here, next to this marker); The Freedom Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Robinson Park (within

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shouting distance of this marker); First Free Public School (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of American Fork (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Historic City Hall Bell (about 700 feet away); American Fork City Hall (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of American Fork (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in American Fork.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 2, 2018

2. Fort Wall at American Fork Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 2, 2018

3. Fort Wall at American Fork Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,495 times since then and 133 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 12, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.