Manti in Sanpete County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Little Stone Fort
Photographed By Jeremy Snow, March 19, 2024
1. Little Stone Fort Marker
*Marker Location
Little Stone Fort Erected 1852 By Mormon Pioneers
First Fort Built in Manti
Location: NW quarter Block 64
Foundation: 3' wide, stone
Walls: 12' high, 2' thick
Provided protection from Hostile Ute Indians
Dan Jones, Mayor
1851 1852
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 39° 16.005′ N, 111° 38.209′ W. Marker is in Manti, Utah, in Sanpete County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and First N, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 90 N Main Street, Manti UT 84642, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Manti City Hall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Log Fort (about 500 feet away); Cox-Shoemaker-Parry House (about 500 feet away); Manti Carnegie Library (about 600 feet away); Big Fort (about 700 feet away); Manti Bell Tower (approx. ¼ mile away); John Patten House (approx. ¼ mile away); Pioneer Memorial Cabin (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manti.
Also see . . . Forts in Manti (Jacob Barlow)
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Photographed By Jeremy Snow, March 19, 2024
2. Little Stone Fort Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
