University in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Fort Douglas

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

1. Fort Douglas Marker

Inscription. Founded Oct. 22, 1862 by Brevet Major General Patrick Edward Connor and U.S. Volunteers ordered to defend western mail routes. Quartered first in tents and dugouts. Soon stone buildings were erected, some of which are standing. Named Camp Douglas by Pres. Lincoln to honor Stephen A. Douglas. Active in three wars, Spanish American 1898-99; World War I 1917-1919; World War II 1941-45. Contributed much to security of the state and its mining development. From 1876-1948 large tracts of land were deeded to Mt. Olivet Cemetery, State Parks, Veteran and Shriners Hospitals, University of Utah and Salt Lake City.

Erected 1953 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 180.)

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 1862.

Location. 40° 45.76′ N, 111° 50.13′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in University. It is at the intersection of Hempstead Road and Mario Capecchi Road, on the left when traveling east on Hempstead Road.

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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Hempstead Rd, Salt Lake City UT 84113, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Wasatch Front

and in Greater Salt Lake.

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: M551 Armored Reconnaissance Airborne Assault Vehicle (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); M151A2 Truck, Utility, 1/4-Ton (about 600 feet away); M4 Medium Tank (about 600 feet away); OH-6A Light Observation Helicopter (about 700 feet away); M548 6-Ton Tracked Cargo Carrier (about 700 feet away); 96th "Deadeyes" (about 700 feet away); AH-1G Attack Helicopter (about 700 feet away); Uh-1H Helicopter (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

2. Fort Douglas Marker

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

3. Fort Douglas Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.