Provo Canyon Guard Quarters
Provo Canyon Guard Quarters, Military fortification in Utah County, United States.
The Provo Canyon Guard Quarters features stone walls and foundations that demonstrate military architectural design from the 1850s frontier period.
Built in 1857 during tensions between federal authorities and Mormon settlers, this fortification served as one of three defensive positions in the Utah Territory.
The structure represents a period when Mormon settlers established defensive positions to protect their religious and social independence in the western frontier.
Located at 5,330 feet elevation near U.S. Route 189, visitors can examine the remaining walls and structural elements of this National Historic Place.
The garrison required only ten men to maintain operations, making it one of the smallest military installations during the Utah War period.
Location: Utah County
GPS coordinates: 40.33972,-111.61139
Latest update: March 14, 2025 22:48
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