The military base was constructed behind what is now the university of utah in 1862 and is named after sen. The university of deseret, as it was to be called, was created by an act of the general assembly of. Congress closed fort douglas as a military facility in 1989. Progress and the 1860s the 1860s marked a time of progress for the state when utah became more connected to the rest of the country. This museum on the campus of byu is free to the public. The main force left fort thornburgh and returned to fort douglas on 16 october 1882, leaving a detachment of thirty men commanded by lieutenant lyman w. Fort douglas is located in the foothills of the wasatch mountains, 3. Come visit fort douglas military museum to learn more about utah history day. The utah division of state history your source for utah history.
The army retained only the parade ground and many of the historic buildings, and. Salt lake city, utah, united states, north america toggle navigation. The museum was dedicated on 26 october 1975 and officially opened on 14 may 1976. The fort douglas cemetery continues to be an active federal military cemetery, actively maintained. Feed the dinosaur at the natural history museum of utah a favorite of little kids and kids at heart, the animatronic dino at the museums entrance collects 25cent donations and puts on a riproaring show as thanks. Madsen prize for best history book at the utah state history conference, which runs through sunday at fort douglas. Office of medical history united states army veterinary. Take a look at a tank at the fort douglas military museum. Mcnamara to deactivate fort douglas were carried out and an important as well as colorful period of utahs history came to a close.
Transfer of the fort to the university of utah began in 1991 and was completed in late 1993. Historians document utahs red streak the salt lake tribune. Fort duchesne was designated to guard the indian frontier in eastern utah, western colorado, and southwestern wyoming. In time for the centennial of the united statess entry into world war i, this collection of seventeen essays explores the war experience in utah through multiple perspectives, from those of soldiers, nurses and ambulance drivers who experienced the. Fort douglas utah department of natural resources map. Camp douglas fort douglas was established on 26 october 1862. This shortlived fort is more famous for the events that brought its name and its establishment than for its scant three years of existence. In 1893, four infantry companies were removed to fort douglas and by 1909 there was. Jedediah rogers, coeditor utah historical quarterly.
The terrain is practically level, with a gentle sloping away. The museum, housed in two of the old sandstone barracks built in 1875, has kept the old fort alive with relics of military life, then and now. Since the archives founding, the marriott library has had a close and productive partnership with the utah ski archives board, an allvolunteer group of. Page 22 you shall have your battalion at once, if it has to be a class of elders, said one, himself a ruling elder. Fort douglas has played an important role in utahs economic, political, and social history. Mcnamara to deactivate fort douglas were carried out and an important as well as colorful period of utah s history came to a close. Fort douglas us army base salt lake city, utah armed. Major andrews, with companies b, d, f and h, went from camp douglas, utah, to fort robinson, nebraska, where they encamped. However, federal authorities likewise sought to effect a measure of surveillance over the mormons making their way west to utah, and they used the fort for this purpose as well. Camp douglas was established in october 1862, during the american civil war, as a small. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. We are happy to show you around, answer any questions you have, or give you a tour.
Within a few short years of their arrival in the salt lake valley in 1847, the mormon pioneers took the first halting steps toward establishing a university. Deseret university, 18501892 the university of utah. The museum, housed in two of the old sandstone barracks built in 1875. The cemetery tour at the fort douglas post cemetery is an opportunity for kids and adults to learn more about utahs military history in a fun, childfriendly environment. Army museum system on 8 august 1974 with the date of establishment being two days later. Fort douglas 18621991 was one of the us armys intermountain bases located in salt lake city. In 1989 congress finally approved closure of fort douglas as a military facility. Fort douglasuniversity of utah relations history to go. Fort douglas house interfaith 603 post theatre 636 fort douglas po shops 644 fort douglas officers club poulson honors thesis mentoring community house 610 red butte garden horticulture admin building fort douglas px 638 fort douglas house 661 shoreline ridge 825 fort douglas house 665 medical plaza townhouses north 706.
The history of fort thornburgh begins with hostilities on the white river ute reservation in colorado, in. Willard marriott library university of utah 295 south. The fort was designated a national historic landmark in 1975, for its role in. Renovation of building 32 began in june of that year. Congress also granted 60 acres to the university of utah in 1894. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. But the real show is the exhibits that walk you through. Fort douglas was originally built in the 1862 as a fort to protect the pony express routes, and later the railroads.
A central mass meeting for council, some harangues at the more remotely scattered camps, an american flag brought out from the storehouse of things rescued, and hoisted to the top of a tree mast and, in three days, the force was reported, mustered, organized, and ready. Fort douglas was an important military facility during the war. The distinctive characteristic of a topographic map is that the shape of the earths surface is shown by contour lines. The history of utah is an examination of the human history and. The state history research center access the holdings of both utah state historical society and the utah state archives. Exhibits cover the history of fort douglas and utah military history. Copublished with the utah state historical society. The fort served with an average detachment of 250 men until it began to decline in the 1890s. Fort douglas post cemetery, 431 south chipeta way, salt lake city, utah 84108 come visit the fort douglas post cemetery and hear the stories of those that are buried there, told by reenactors. Its headquarters was at fort douglas, utah, drawing its soldiers from idaho, montana, wyoming, utah, and nevada, and was known as the frontier division. Being the life, confession, and startling disclosures of the notorious bill hickman, the danite chief of utah, by william adams hickman kindle edition 108 pages this is the autobiography of william adams hickman, written while he was in federal protective custody at fort douglas, utah in 1871. History of the utah national guard, 18941954 university of utah 1973. Connor established fort douglas just three miles 5 km east of salt lake city and encouraged his. Mss b 916, fort douglas military museum monographs and records, 19771983.
Fort douglas military museum in salt lake city utah on. Tanner 612 sage point 8 grid building grid building grid building grid building d8 d2 d2 c5 d4 f1 b5 c5 d4 b3 e1 c3 c3 c5 c4 d6 b2 c4 b5 b6 a3 f5 d5 c6 d7 a5 c3 a2 b4 c7 e6 d2 b4 c3 e5 e5 b3 b3 b2 e5 c2 d4 d5 d5 c4 e5 b3 c4 b2 b2 e6 e4 a4 b4 c2 d5 f6 b7 d6 b5 b6 b6 a2 b5 b2 a4 c8. We recommend booking fort douglas military museum tours ahead of time to secure your. Over the next several years, disagreements between the u. The historic area of fort douglas was designated a national historic landmark in 1970. F ort thornburgh was first established in september 1881 by captain hamilton s. Youll see some of utahs top urban attractions like the mormon trail, temple square, old deseret village, the state capitol building, fort douglas and sites from the 2002 winter olympic games. Ut68, fort douglas, commanders residence, salt lake city, salt lake county, ut, 2 photos. The fort douglas military museum is one of the very few military museums with actual world war ii armor and artillery pieces a dream come true for a player of historical board and video games. It was officially closed in 1991 pursuant to brac action and most of the buildings were turned over to the. Schindel, acting in captain hawkinss temporary absence.
This article gives a brief history of the 24th infantry, specifically the african americans at fort douglas. In july, 1967, orders from secretary of defense robert s. May 05, 2019 fort douglas us army base, salt lake city, utah. Connor established fort douglas just three miles 5 km east of salt lake city and encouraged his bored and often idle men to go out and explore for mineral deposits to bring more nonmormons into the state. All that is needed is to acknowledge the utah state historical society. Contours are imaginary lines that join points of equal elevation on the surface of the land above or below a reference surface, such as mean sea level. Archaeologists at the university of utahs fort douglas are \. In april 1882 the fort was moved under the direction of captain j. Learn the history of the military fort created by the federal government to monitor brigham young and his growing settlement in what is now salt lake city. Find best sellers about utah s rich history, like the zion national park and the coal camps. Material in the utah history to go site may be reprinted for noncommercial, education, or media use. Several of these units are located in a historical zone and have restrictions on structural changes. Digital photos online a searchable database of over 70,000 terrific images online. From its beginnings as a trading post in 1834 to its abandonment by the army in 1890, it was involved in the buffalo hide trade, overland migrations, indian wars and treaties, the utah war, confederate maneuvering, and the coming of the.
Transfer of fort douglas to the university of utah started two years later and was completed in 1993, leaving only the memories of the more than 50,000 military personnel that had been stationed in salt lake city. Fort douglas military museum salt lake city 2020 all. The southern portion of fort douglas, including the historic buildings on soldiers circle, continues to be used as the headquarters of the 96th army reserve command and as a base of operation for u. Fort douglas was originally built in the 1862 as a fort to. The utah prisoner of war massacre headlined by time as midnight massacre took place after the end of world war ii in europe at midnight on july 8, 1945 at a german and italian prisonerofwar camp in salina, utah. Mar 04, 2019 utah history research center the research center of utah state archives and utah state history located at 300 s. One of the oldest us army posts in utah, fort douglas was established in 1862 on a rise overlooking salt lake city. The quarterly is published four dmes a year by the utah state historical society, 300 rio grande, salt lake city, utah 84101. This is a great opportunity for kids and adults to learn more about utah s military history in a fun, childfriendly environment. School bus to house black history museum for utah utah.
Connor and his californianevada volunteers were ordered by the military to build the fort with two primary objectives guarding the overland mail and keeping an eye on the mormons and any secessionist activities. Archaeologists digging to unearth stories of military. In commemoration of the day that fort douglas was founded, 26 october 1862, we will have local military reenactors stationed across the cemetery to help bring to life the. Phone 801 5336024 for membership and publications informadon. The history that is housed at the fort douglas cemetery is wirth watching. Utah historical quarterly, volume 58, number 4, 1990 by utah state.
Fort douglas cemetery, utah cemetery information epodunk. Outdoor exhibits include, artillery, tanks, vehicles and helicopters. View all attractions near fort douglas military museum on tripadvisor. This is a great opportunity for kids and adults to learn more about utahs military history in. It wasnt until january 4, 1896 that utah was admitted as the 45th state. Ushs research resources utah division of state history. All aspects of the forts use brought honor and pride to our nation. Jul 26, 2016 the fort douglas military museum is one of the very few military museums with actual world war ii armor and artillery pieces a dream come true for a player of historical board and video games. Fort douglas by louwane vansoolen and the fort douglas. Ganellyns talks and books have now encouraged thousands of people all. The mission of the fort douglas museum is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of fort. Development of the army veterinary service, 19161940.
Archaeologists at the university of utah s fort douglas are \. The fort douglas military museum and longtime curator louwane vansoolen have pieced together this insightful volume into utahs rich history, featuring over 180 vintage images. Repository university of utah libraries, special collections. Mormons, miners, padres, mountain men, and the openi. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Poland, in command of companies a, c, e and g, was ordered to rosebud agency, south dakota, where they remained in camp during the inclement winter. Wirth watching the story of the fort douglas cemetery utah. The cemetery tour at the fort douglas post cemetery is an opportunity for kids and adults to learn more about utah s military history in a fun, childfriendly environment. Douglas armed forces reserve center stationed units. Welcome to the uga links page utah genealogical association.
The fort douglas military museum was registered by the center for military history as an official museum of the u. Thousands of recruits were trained at the fort and a prison was set up at the fort to house 870 enemy aliens, who had expressed progerman sentiments or were considered dangerous, and as well as draft resisters from all. The units are in a prime location with beautiful surroundings. Part f the site utah to go, this page lists books, articles, etc. Learn about ancient cultures and some of utahs more recent history. The fort was listed in the national register of historic places in 1970 and was designated a national historic landmark in 1975. From books to history to outdoor recreation, here are just 12 of the many legitimately free things youll find to do in utah. All aspects of the fort s use brought honor and pride to our nation. Camp douglas was established in october 1862, during the american civil war, as a small military garrison about three miles east of salt lake city, utah, to protect the overland mail route and telegraph lines along the central overland route. Kennon to act as guard detail and continue construction on the fort.
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Fort douglas military museum salt lake city 2020 all you. The fort was also used to house prisoners of war during world war i and ii. Go sightseeing in salt lake city with ease on this 4hour coach tour. Final transfer of the fort to the university of utah began in 1991 and was completed in two years. Library catalog quick search of utah state history, utah state archives, and other state library resources. Nine german prisoners of war were murdered and nineteen prisoners were wounded by american private clarence v. Army posts in the west, none witnessed more history than fort laramie, positioned where the northern great plains join the rocky mountains. The 1862 fort was built to protect telegraph and railroad lines from the indian populations that the u. Wirth watching the story of the fort douglas cemetery. Good history of military fort in salt lake city, utah.
The fort douglas records 1861 1954 contain two histories of the fort as well as maps and military orders. Residential housing units at fort douglas are available to faculty members. Get all the local information you need on fort douglas cemetery, utah, ut community history, demographics, local search and more at epodunk. Nov 16, 2009 the fort douglas military museum and longtime curator louwane vansoolen have pieced together this insightful volume into utah s rich history, featuring over 180 vintage images. A list of cemetery burials is available through the utah history research centers cemetery database. A brief history of the 104th training division timberwolves. The transfer of fort douglas and its facilities gave back to utah what should have been its all along, ending the extensive history between the state and federal. The fort douglas military museum and longtime curator louwane vansoolen have pieced together this insightful volume into utah s rich history, featuring over 180 vintage images. Utah history research center the research center of utah state archives and utah state history located at 300 s.
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