Iron County Monuments and Markers from Cedar City Library

Monuments and markers from throughout Iron County. These items honor people, places, and events significant to Iron County.

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Paragonah Fort Image: Photograph by Jacob B. Arnell. Licensed by Creative Commons (CC BY-SA).
Photograph by Jacob B. Arnell. Licensed by Creative Commons (CC BY-SA).
Paragonah Fort Image: Photograph by Jacob B. Arnell. Licensed by Creative Commons (CC BY-SA).
  • Paragonah Fort, 1936
  • Monument
  • Inv: PA 2021-0145

Monument describing Paragonah Fort. Inscription: "No. 61. Erected May 10, 1936. Paragonah Fort. Paragonah was founded in 1852. Indian troubles caused its abandonment a year later until 1855 when the pioneer fort was built. The site was selected and dedicated by President Brigham Young. The fort was 105 feet square with walls 3 feet thick at the base. A second story was added in 1857. A large room served as church, school and amusement hall. Homes were built around the inside of the wall. The public square includes the site of the fort which was torn down in 1879. Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association and the people of Paragonah."

  • Subject Matter: Metal on stone
  • Current Location: Paragonah
  • Collections: Monuments & Structures