Cove Fort - Wikipedia
Cove Fort is a fort, unincorporated community, and historical site located in Millard County, Utah. It was founded in 1867 by Ira Hinckley (the paternal grandfather of Gordon B. Hinckley) at the request of Brigham Young. [2] .
Cove Fort - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
May 1, 2023 · Cove Fort, located halfway between Beaver and Fillmore in south central Utah, was an integral way station that supported travel to settlements in southern Utah Territory as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expanded from its headquarters in Salt Lake City.
What to Expect When You Visit the Cove Fort Historic Site
Cove Fort Historic Site welcomes visitors year-round and is located approximately 30 miles south of Fillmore, Utah. The rock fort was built in 1867 and protected telegraph lines and travelers on the road between Salt Lake City and settlements further south.
Cove Fort, Utah [History & Travel Tips] | Visit Utah
Built in 1867, Cove Fort is one of the few mid-19th century forts built in the Western United States that is still standing, because it was constructed with volcanic rock and limestone from a nearby quarry, rather than with timber.
Cove Fort, Then and Now - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter …
Mar 20, 2019 · Learn about Cove Fort as a representation of faith, dedication, and pioneer resourcefulness, and read about visiting the fort today. In south central Utah, about halfway between the towns of Fillmore and Beaver, stands a pioneer fort built of volcanic rock.
Discover the History and Heritage of Cove Fort, Utah - Utah Guide
Cove Fort is a Utah historic site and is a pioneer fort, located in Utah's Millard County, USA. The fort is situated approximately 20 miles southwest of Fillmore, Utah and 24 miles north of Beaver, Utah, at the junction of Interstate 15 and Interstate 70.
Historic Cove Fort - Millard County Tourism
A safe haven built in 1867, Cove Fort was constructed at the halfway point between Fillmore and Beaver, Utah. In the 1860s the 60-mile trip between these two towns required two days of travel; Cove Fort was the perfect place to stop for the night to find safety, shelter, fresh water, and plenty of feed for livestock.
Cove Fort A Safe and Sacred Home - The Church of Jesus Christ …
This truth was spoken by President Gordon B. Hinckley, whose roots sank deep in a home built by his grandfather—a home called Cove Fort. I n April 1867 in Coalville, Utah, seven-year-old Luna Adell Hinckley saw a man on horseback deliver a letter to her father, Ira Hinckley.
Cove Fort, Millard County, Utah – Ensign Peak Foundation
Cove Fort is the only remaining 19th century fort built during the settling of the Utah Territory that still remains standing. Ira Nathaniel Hinckley, grandfather of President Gordon B. Hinckley, was called by Brigham Young to oversee the construction of the fort in 1867.
Cove Fort - A Bulwark of Safety | Intermountain Histories
Jan 20, 2016 · Cove Fort is one of the few remaining forts built by the Latter-day Saint pioneers. Under the direction of Brigham Young, the fort was constructed in 1867 by Ira Hinckley and 40 other men near Cove Creek in today’s Millard County. Originally intended to protect travelers from attack, the fort served as a major waystation for more than a decade.