Panguitch in Garfield County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Panguitch Fort

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, March 20, 2009

1. Panguitch Fort Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In March, 1864, about fifty pioneers under the leadership of Jens Nielson settled Panguitch. They built a fort of logs, enclosing their homes and a building used for church, school and recreation. The town was abandoned in 1867, because of Indian trouble, the people moving to Beaver, Parowan and Paragonah. In 1870 President Young called George W. Sevy to lead a company and resettle Panguitch. In March, 1871 a small group of people left Paragonah, arriving March 16, 1871. The fort had not been molested.

Erected 1940 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 62.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1864.

Location. 37° 49.362′ N, 112° 25.897′ W. Marker is in Panguitch, Utah, in Garfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Center Street (U.S. 89) and 200 E Center Street, on the right when traveling east on Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Panguitch UT 84759, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Panguitch Quilt Walk (here, next to this marker); A Little Panguitch History (a few steps from this marker); Panguitch Tithing Lot (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Panguitch Stake Tabernacle (about 600 feet away); The Panguitch Quilt Walk History (approx. 0.2 miles away); Social Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Podunk Guard Station (approx. 8.2 miles away); Red Canyon Tunnels (approx. 9.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panguitch.

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, March 20, 2009

2. Panguitch Fort Marker

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, March 20, 2009

3. Panguitch Fort Marker

Panguitch Fort Marker <i>on right</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 12, 2014

4. Panguitch Fort Marker on right

The Panguitch Quilt Walk Marker is on the left.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 12, 2014

5. Panguitch Fort Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,270 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 30, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on June 22, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.