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

John Rowe Moyle Tower

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

1. John Rowe Moyle Tower Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated to the Two Hundredth Anniversary
of the United States of America
and sponsored by the
Utah American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
and Alpine Bicentennial Committee

John Rowe Moyle, emigrating from England in 1856 as a Mormon convert, began construction of the tower in 1858 as a protection for his family against Indian attacks. It stands today, perhaps the only fortification of its kind, as a monument to the industry of an early Utah pioneer.

Erected by Utah American Revolution Bicentennial Commission and Alpine Bicentennial Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Immigration • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 40° 27.882′ N, 111° 46.031′ W. Marker is in Alpine, Utah, in Utah County. Marker is on Grove Circle north of East 770 North, on the right when traveling north. 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.

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John Rowe Moyle (a few steps from this marker); John Rowe Moyle Tower Home and Surroundings (a few steps from this marker); Moyle House & Indian Tower (a few steps from this marker); Relief Society Grainary (a few steps from this marker); Carlisle Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Whitby Home (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.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

2. John Rowe Moyle Tower Marker

Marker is located at Moyle Historical Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.