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Fort Douglas (historic)
- Where
- Salt Lake City, UT (Salt Lake County)
Good to know
Established during the Civil War in 1862, this military garrison was built to guard mail routes and telegraph lines east of Salt Lake City. It's a useful stop for understanding the area's Civil War-era military presence.
Updated October 22, 2026
Fort Douglas (initially called 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. Its purpose was to protect the overland mail route and telegraph lines along the Central Overland Route.
About Fort Douglas (historic)
Fort Douglas (historic) is a historic site in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. 174 other historic sites are within 30 miles; the closest is Fort Douglas Utah Historic Site, about 0.2 miles away.
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Places to stay
- Salt Lake City Marriott University Park · Hotel · Salt Lake City · 0.3 mi
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More to do nearby
- Natural History Museum Of Utah · Museum · 0.5 mi
- Hogle Zoo · Zoo & Aquarium · 1.2 mi
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Where is it?
Salt Lake City, Utah.
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