Cove Fort - Fillmore, UT
N 38° 36.040 W 112° 34.943
12S E 362207 N 4273650
Historic "COVE FORT" was built in 1867 as a waystation for Mormon settlers. It is located just off Interstate 15 between Beaver and Fillmore, and is one of the last forts built by the Latter-day Saints in the 1800's that is still standing.
Waymark Code: WM17XW
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 02/16/2007
Views: 99
The fort was built to offer protection and refreshment to the traveler. Beginning in 1847, pioneers began settling the high mountain valleys stretching from Idaho to California. They came here to worship in peace and to build homes and communities. The fort is made of lava rock, which workers hauled from west of the property. The fort is 100feet X 100feet square, 18.5 feet tall, 4 feet thick at the footings and 2.5 feet thick at the top.
In 1867, the prophet Brigham Young called Ira Hinckley and his family to come and direct the building and operations of the fort.
"COVE FORT" has been restored to bring the past a little bit more to life. This is the only fort built by the Latter-day Saints in the 1800's that still stands.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1847
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Later Day Saint - Pioneers
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: Restored
This site is administered by ----: LDS Church
Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: [Web Link]
If admission is charged -: Not Listed
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