Fort Herriman

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Fort Herriman (1854-1858) - A Mormon settler fort first established in 1854 by Thomas Butterfield, Henry Herriman, Samuel Egbert, Robert Petty and John Stocking. Abandoned in 1858 on orders from Brigham Young as Albert Sidney Johnston's Army approached.

Fort Herriman Marker
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History

Established as an adobe fort to protect settlers from hostile Indians. Abandoned as Albert Sidney Johnston's Army approached.

Current Status

Only a marker remains.

Location: Herriman, Salt Lake County, Utah.

Maps & Images

Lat: 40.520737 Long: -112.032885

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  • Elevation: 4,928'

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Visited: 15 Oct 2009

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