University in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Fort Douglas Officers' Quarters

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

1. Fort Douglas Officers' Quarters Marker

Inscription. Mining and Fort Douglas have been linked historically since 1863. Colonel Patrick E. Connor was the first commanding officer of the post newly established by President Abraham Lincoln to maintain contact between the East and West during the Civil War. He also advanced exploration for minerals in the Oqurrh Mountains across the valley.

Mineral discoveries by his soldiers in Bingham Canyon prompted Connor to organize Utah's first mining district. Thus he is credited as the "Father of Utah Mining."

It was within that first mining district that a vast deposit of copper ore was discovered. This led to the development of Utah's greatest mineral resource, Kennecott Utah Copper's Bingham Canyon Mine.

A long history of support for the University of Utah in ways large and small continues with the restoration of Building #11 at Fort Douglas and sponsorship of the Kennecott Society of Scholars, dedicated to the advancement of excellence.

Erected by Kennecott.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 40° 45.925′ N, 111° 49.951′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County

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. It is in University. Marker is on Officer's Circle west of Fort Douglas Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 175 Officer's Cir, Salt Lake City UT 84113, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Douglas Post Bandstand (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Douglas, Utah (within shouting distance of this marker); Building 55 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Fort Douglas (about 500 feet away); Fort Douglas Post Theater (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Douglas Officers Quarters (about 500 feet away); Fort Douglas Officers Club (about 600 feet away); Fort Douglas Commanders House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

2. Fort Douglas Officers' Quarters Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.