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. One of its distinctive features is the use of volcanic rock in the construction of the walls, rather than the wood used in many mid-19th-century western forts. This difference in construction is the reason it is one of very few forts of this period still surviving.For Cove Fort Historic Site and beyond, use our Sevier road trip planning site to get the most from your Sevier vacation.
Cove Fort is the closest named place to the western terminus of Interstate 70, resulting in Cove Fort being listed as a control city on freeway signs, though the fort itself is historical and has no permanent population.
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Cove Fort was an amazing stop on our travels from Bryce Canyon back to Salt Lake City. It’s a unique piece of pioneer history, not just Mormon history. The place has been accurately and carefully...
Cove Fort was an amazing stop on our travels from Bryce Canyon back to Salt Lake City. It’s a unique piece of pioneer history, not just Mormon history. The place has been accurately and carefully... more »
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I have always wanted to stop here, and it did not disappoint. We had a picnic using the shaded, clean picnic tables. Then enjoyed a 15 minute video on the history of the Fort and had a guide who was.... more
I have always wanted to stop here, and it did not disappoint. We had a picnic using the shaded, clean picnic tables. Then enjoyed a 15 minute video on the history of the Fort and had a guide who was.... more »
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Great stop if you’re heading down through southern Utah! The fort is awesome to check out and has lots of great history! Very well preserved with lots to see. There’s a 15-minute intro video and lots of friendly tour guides to answer any questions. There’s lots of parking, clean public restrooms, and shaded picnic tables. Everything is free!
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What a cool find!!! This place was amazing!! Very well maintained, don’t miss the movie they offer at the start of the tour! You can tour on your own or with a guide. We toured ourselves & it was excellent! So much to see & you could really put yourself back in time- the grounds were also beautiful! Bring snacks or lunch & relax in the picnic area- tons of shade & lots of flowers
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