Fort Union (5)

 (1853-1870s) - A Mormon Settler Fort established in 1853 near Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Abandoned in 1870s. Also known as Union Fort.

History
A Mormon settler fort established in 1853 on 10 acres of land donated by Jehu Cox. The fort was built as a walled community enclosing some 23 homes and a community building used as a church, school and amusement hall. The surrounding wall was 12' tall made of stone and adobes with clay mortar.

Abandoned by the 1870s.

Current Status
Marker only in the middle of a shopping center.

See Also:
 * Mormon Fortifications

Sources:

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Union
 * Waymarking - Fort Union