The early settlers of central Utah did, too.
Cove Fort was built in 1867 as a stop-over point between the
cities of Fillmore, the First State Capitol, and Beaver, a city 60
miles to the south. The journey usually took a couple of days. The
fort provided a place of safety, water, and feed for their
livestock.
The fort walls are 100 feet on each side, 18 feet high and
consist of locally quarried limestone and volcanic rock. Inside, 12
rooms were built and are now furnished with artifacts and other
pieces of the period.
Today, the fort is located just off the Junction of I-15 and
I-70.
Free guided tours, picnic areas and restrooms are available.
Also while here, check out the nearby "Old Cove Fort Cache" just
over a mile up the road.
In order to verify your
visit:
You will need to email me the text of the inscription in the stone
over the main entrance to the fort.
("Finds" not verified promptly will be deleted.)
