Due to U.S. Army obligations in the Civil War, local settlers were advised to take measures to defend themselves, resulting in the construction of the fort.

It proved useful when Black Hawk appeared in 1866 at Deseret demanding cattle.

The security provided by the fortification allowed a peaceful settlement to be negotiated.

[3] The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 1970.

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