Union Fort No. 109 - Midvale, Utah
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Fort Union historical marker.
Waymark Code: WMB0QE
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 03/20/2011
Views: 22
Early in 1849 the pioneers of Union settles 1 1/2 miles south-east of here; watere, grass, wood and clay were abundant. Silas Richards first bishop and school teacher arrived November 4, 1849. In 1853-54 Union Fort was built on 10 acres donated by Jehu Cox. The wall made of rocks and adobes with clay mortar was 6 feet thick at the top and 12 feet high. It enclosed 23 homes and a school used also as a church and amusement hall. The wall ran north and south 25 feet west of this marker. The name "Union" was suggested by William McGuire, school teacher, to emphasize the unity existing among the saints.
Marker Name: Union Fort
Marker Type: City
County: Salt Lake
City: Midvale
Group Responsible for Placement: D.U.P
Date Dedicated: July 3, 1947
Marker Number: 109
Addtional Information: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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