Alpine in Utah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Fort Mountainville
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023
1. Fort Mountainville Marker
Inscription.
Fort Mountainville. . Eight rods W. of this marker was the S.W. corner of a fort erected for protection from the Indians in the Walker War. The walls enclosed three separate squares: in 1853, an 8 ft. mud wall built around a 33 r. sq. was named Fort Wordsworth; in 1854, a 12 ft. wall surrounding homes of 25 families was called Fort Mountainville; but the main fort, erected in 1855, enclosed a 10 acre square with walls 14 ft. high. Fort ditch flowed inside by the walls; N. and S. gates spanned present Main St. of Alpine.
Eight rods W. of this marker was the S.W. corner of a fort erected for protection from the Indians in the Walker War. The walls enclosed three separate squares: in 1853, an 8 ft. mud wall built around a 33 r. sq. was named Fort Wordsworth; in 1854, a 12 ft. wall surrounding homes of 25 families was called Fort Mountainville; but the main fort, erected in 1855, enclosed a 10 acre square with walls 14 ft. high. Fort ditch flowed inside by the walls; N. and S. gates spanned present Main St. of Alpine.
Erected 1949 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers (Camp Mountainville). (Marker Number 145.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 40° 27.167′ N, 111° 46.661′ W. Marker is in Alpine, Utah, in Utah County. Marker is on South Main Street south of Center Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at Legacy Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 S Main St, Alpine UT 84004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Two Alpine Churches (within shouting distance of this marker); Alpine City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
