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

Fort Douglas Officers Quarters

Honors Center

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

1. Fort Douglas Officers Quarters Marker

Inscription.
Restored through the generosity of the
Willard L. Eccles Charitable Foundation
with additional support from alumni and friends of the
University of Utah Honors College

First constructed as barracks for soldiers at Fort Douglas in 1875, this building was converted to officers quarters in 1912. Built of local red sandstone, it was designed in complementary architectural style to the nearby Commanders House.

These spacious facilities are now home to the University of Utah Honors College, whose participants are among the most outstanding students-scholars on the campus. The building offers classrooms and other meeting spaces and resources for students and faculty from many disciplines.

Fort Douglas was operated by the U.S. Army from 1862 to 1991. During the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, this and other Fort Douglas facilities were part of the games' Athletes Village, where Utah welcomed visitors and athletes from around the world. Today, the fort's historic and new structures comprise Fort Douglas Heritage Commons, a living and learning center for the University of Utah, which continues to welcome community participation.

Erected 2004 by University of Utah.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles

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• Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 40° 45.923′ N, 111° 50.066′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in University. Marker is on De Trobriand Street west of Fort Douglas Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1975 De Trobriand St, 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 Commanders House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Douglas Officers Club (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Douglas, Utah (about 300 feet away); Fort Douglas Post Bandstand (about 400 feet away); Fort Douglas Post Chapel (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Douglas (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Douglas Officers' Quarters (about 500 feet away); Fort Douglas Post Theater (about 800 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 55 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.