Manti in Sanpete County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Big Fort
Erected 1854
— by Mormon Pioneers —
Location: 9 blocks in center of city
Marker Location
Construction: Rock, adobe, and
mud-filled wood frame
Walls: 12' high, 3' wide at base,
2' wide at top
Protection of settlers livestock
From Indian menace
Walker Indian War 1853-54
Jezerael Shoemaker, Mayor
1852-1853
In 1866 the Tabernacle Fort was constructed around this block.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 39° 15.899′ N, 111° 38.233′ W. Marker is in Manti, Utah, in Sanpete County. Marker is on South Main Street south of Union Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the lawn of the Manti Carnegie Library. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 Carnegie Library (a few steps from this marker); Manti Bell Tower (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cox-Shoemaker-Parry House (about 600 feet away); Little Stone Fort (about 700 feet away); The First Presbyterian Church of Manti (about 800 feet away); Manti City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Log Fort (approx. ¼ mile away); John Patten House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manti.
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