Johnson's Fort (2)

Johnson's Fort (2) (1854-18??) - A Mormon settler's fort established in 1854 during the Walker Indian War in present-day Enoch, Iron County, Utah. Named for Joel H. Johnson who's home was built inside the fort. Abandoned as a fortification after the Indian hostilities ended. History Initially established after 1851 as a house and corral by Joel H. Johnson to care for the cattle belonging to Iron County settlers. The spot was selected because of a nearby spring, a rarity in this dry country. In 1854, during the Walker Indian War (1853-1854), Brigham Young requested that the site be fortified. A new fort was built by Johnson and the settlers as a strong 165' square enclosure with thick 9' high clay walls. Inside the compound was a large two-story building known as the bastion and a central well. On the north wall was a large log gate and on the south wall was a smaller gate. Probably abandoned as a fortification after the end of Indian hostilities. Current Status Marker only. {"selectable":false,"width":"500"} Location: Enoch, Iron County, Utah. Maps & Images Lat: 37.77210 Long: -113.03220 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 5,505' See Also: Walker Indian War (1854-1855) Mormon Fortifications Sources: Links: North American Forts - Johnson's Fort (2) Visited: 19 Oct 2018