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

John Rowe Moyle Tower Home and Surroundings

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

1. John Rowe Moyle Tower Home and Surroundings Marker

Inscription. Gifted to Alpine City at their request, for a park, by the children of Joseph Edward and Matilda C. Hanson Moyle. Joseph, youngest son of John Rowe and Phillipa Beer Moyle, was a life long resident and late owner of the property.

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

A tribute to all those self-sacrificing faithful pioneers of Alpine.

John Rowe Moyle, a Mormon convert, family of seven emigrated from England, crossed the plains in the first hand cart company of 1856 and constructed the tower in 1866 for protection from Indians. It stands today, perhaps the only fortification of its kind, as a monument to the industry of an early Utah pioneer.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Forts and Castles • Immigration • 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° 27.875′ N, 111° 46.032′ W. Marker is in Alpine, Utah, in Utah County. Marker can be reached from

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Grove Circle north of East 770 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. John Rowe Moyle (here, next to this marker); John Rowe Moyle Tower (a few steps from this marker); Moyle House & Indian Tower (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Whitby Home (a few steps from this marker); Relief Society Grainary (within shouting distance of this marker); Outhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Trek (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlisle Cabin (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 Home and Surroundings Marker

Marker is located at Moyle Historical Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 25, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 2. submitted on May 26, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.