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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Cove Fort

We went to Cove Fort last Saturday on our way home from Spanish Fork. Brian took me there while we were dating, but Brianna hadn't been there. And it's really important to take her to fascinating historical places since they mean so much to her at this age.

I'm feeling too lazy to write any more details. So I'll copy paste internet-acquired info:
Cove Fort is located immediately northeast of the junction of I-15 and I-70, in the southeast corner of Millard County, twenty miles south of Kanosh and twenty-four miles north of Beaver.The fort was built to offer protection and refreshment to the traveler. Beginning in 1847, pioneers began settling the high mountain valleys stretching from Idaho to California. They came here to worship in peace and to build homes and communities. The fort is made of lava rock, which workers hauled from west of the property. The fort is 100 square feet, 18.5 feet tall, 4 feet thick at the footings and 2.5 feet thick at the top.

In 1867, the prophet Brigham Young called Ira Hinckley and his family to come and direct the building and operations of the fort. Cove Fort has been restored to bring the past a little bit more to life. This is the only fort built by the Latter-day Saints in the 1800's that still stands.

3 comments:

Amy Hunter said...: Totally random, just wanted to let you know that I think your hair is beautiful.; August 12, 2009 at 9:54 PM
gilliay said...: Okay, so Cove Fort means a lot to my family. Before the Hinckley's were called to establish Cove Fort, Fort Willden was there. My Great-something grandpa built it as a way station between Filmore and Beaver. He and his family lived there for several years and even had some kind of military battle there (I think with a neighboring Indian tribe). Then they helped the Hinckley's build the Cove Fort. We have family reunions and stuff there, and there is a plaque on the other side of the park for us Willden's!; August 13, 2009 at 7:27 AM
chelsea mckell said...: Amy - thankyou! That made my day.

Kecia - wow! that's really amazing, small world!; August 17, 2009 at 3:22 PM

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Cove Fort

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