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

Moyle House & Indian Tower

Utah Historic Site

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

1. Moyle House & Indian Tower Marker

Inscription. The Moyle House and Indian Tower are significant examples of vernacular architecture from Alpine’s early settlement period. The Indian Tower is unique as the only structure of its type known to have been built to protect a single homestead in Utah. The tower was constructed c. 1860-66 to watch for and provide defense against American Indians during the Black Hawk War of 1865-68. Built of local river rock by owner and stone mason John Rowe Moyle, the tower is utilitarian in design, as were the original dugout house and the good cellar which were build c. 1858.

In 1859-60 Moyle build a small stone house over the original dugout house. In 1917 Joseph Edward Moyle. the youngest son of John and Philippa Moyle, built a large addition on the south side of the house and expanded the attic, using the then-popular Bungalow/Arts and Crafts style. In recent years, the tower has been substantially rebuilt following historical photographs. The house and food cellar, the only other original features on the site, are also being carefully restored.

Erected 1993 by Division of State History.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 40°

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27.878′ N, 111° 46.022′ W. Marker is in Alpine, Utah, in Utah County. Marker is on Moyle Park Circle north of East 770 North, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located at Moyle Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 578 Grove Cir, 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. John Rowe Moyle Tower Home and Surroundings (a few steps from this marker); John Rowe Moyle Tower (a few steps from this marker); John Rowe Moyle (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Whitby Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Relief Society Grainary (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlisle Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Milk Storage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Outhouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alpine.

Also see . . . Moyle House and Indian Tower on Wikipedia. Added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 23, 1992 (#92001689). (Submitted on May 23, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

2. Moyle House & Indian Tower Marker

Marker is mounted by the door of the building.

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 139 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.