Marriott-Slaterville in Weber County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Defense Depot Ogden

Marriott-Slaterville City Historical Marker

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 11, 2023

1. Defense Depot Ogden Marker

Inscription. Around 1940, approximately 1,139 acres from the pioneer settlements of Marriott, Harrisville, and Slaterville were condemned and seized by the United States for a military base. Broom’s Bench was demolished, Butler’s Pond was filled, and some fifty families lost their homes and were forced to relocate. The military installation built to the east operated under various names: Utah General Depot, Utah Army Forces Supply Depot, and Defense Depot Ogden. During World War II part of the site served as an internment camp for German and Italian soldiers. Defense Depot Ogden was closed in the late 1990s, and the property was turned over to Ogden City which now operates Business Depot Ogden.

Erected by City of Marriott-Slaterville and Weber County RAMP. (Marker Number 13.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 41° 16.013′ N, 112° 0.541′ W. Marker is in Marriott-Slaterville, Utah, in Weber County. It is at the intersection of West 400 North and North 1200 West, on the left when traveling west on West 400 North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1195 W 400 N, Ogden UT 84404, 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 2 miles of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies: Marriott-Slaterville City (approx. half a mile away); J. Willard Marriott Birthplace (approx. 1.1 miles away); John Marriott and Susannah Fowkes Marriott Home Site (approx. 1.1 miles away); Historic Pioneer Road (approx. 1.1 miles away); Slaterville School and Meeting House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Levi & Josephine Taylor House (approx. 1.4 miles away); Rose Lawn Dairy (approx. 1.4 miles away); Bingham's Fort (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marriott-Slaterville.

Butler’s Pond image. Click for full size.

2. Butler’s Pond

Butler’s pond was filled in when the defense depot was built. The home on top shows in the background of the pond.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 595 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 15, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 2. submitted on May 28, 2023, by Melanie Butts of Washington Terrace, Utah.