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Located in the Northwest and Southwest
corners were Bastions and each of the side walls were equipped with
a gate. The fort was built for the protection of the Mormon
settlers to this area but was never used for its sole purpose,
instead it housed livestock.
Today the only walls still standing of Fort Deseret is the front, small portions of the side walls,
one Bastion room and some of the gun turrets. Every year the
weather is slowly melting Fort Deseret away.
Driving Directions:
To get to Fort Deseret travel 5 miles from Delta on highway 50-6 to
Highway 257. Turn left on 257 and travel 5.4 miles to the
parking area. The fort blends very well with the surrounding
scenery but once there you cannot miss it. If you travel
another 1.5 miles you will reach the turn off to the
Great Stone Face.
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