Fort Douglas, Salt Lake City

Name: Fort Douglas
Address: Salt Lake City, United States
Telephone: +1 801 581 1251

#100 among attractions in Salt Lake City

Museum, Forts and castles

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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, to protect the overland mail route and telegraph lines along the Central Overland Route. In 1878, the post was renamed Fort Douglas. It was officially closed in 1991 pursuant to BRAC action and most of the buildings were turned over to the University of Utah. A small section of the original fort is still used by the U.S. Army Reserve and includes the Fort Douglas Military Museum. The fort was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975, for its role in the Civil War and in furthering the settlement of Utah. ()

Built: 1862 (162 years ago)Coordinates: 40°45'60"N, 111°50'6"W

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East Bench (University of Utah)Salt Lake City United States

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+1 801 581 1251

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Fort Douglas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hogle Zoo, Rice-Eccles Stadium, This Is The Place Heritage Park, Jon M. Huntsman Center.

1.5 miSE
Exotic animals, a train and a carousel
Hogle Zoo, Salt Lake City
40 min walk • Nestled at the mouth of Emigration Canyon, Hogle Zoo is a cherished wildlife sanctuary in the heart of Salt Lake City, United States. This sprawling 42-acre zoo is home to a diverse collection of animals from around the globe and serves as an educational...
0.9 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Football
Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City
22 min walk • Rice-Eccles Stadium stands as a prominent landmark in Salt Lake City, United States, known for its dynamic environment and as a hub for sports and entertainment. This modern sports venue, with a seating capacity of over 45,000, is home to the University of Utah's...
1.3 miSE
Park, Historical place, State park
This Is The Place Heritage Park, Salt Lake City
33 min walk • Nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Range, This Is The Place Heritage Park offers a window into Salt Lake City's storied past. This living history museum commemorates the spot where Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
~1980 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City
10 min walk • The Jon M. Huntsman Center, nestled in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah, stands as a testament to the city's vibrant sporting culture. This premier sports venue, with a seating capacity of over 15,000, serves as the home court for the University of Utah's basketball...
0.6 miE
Garden, Park, View point
Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Salt Lake City
15 min walk • Red Butte Garden and Arboretum consists of a botanical garden, arboretum, and amphitheatre operated by the University of Utah, in the foothills of the Wasatch Range in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It is open year-round to the public.
~670 ftSW
Bridge
George S. Eccles 2002 Legacy Bridge, Salt Lake City
4 min walk • The George S. Eccles 2002 Legacy Bridge is a pedestrian bridge on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The bridge was complete in 2001.
0.9 miSW
Museum, Park
Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Cauldron Park, Salt Lake City
24 min walk • The Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron Plaza is located outside the southwestern corner of Rice–Eccles Stadium on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. During the 2002 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, the stadium was known as Rice-Eccles Olympic Stadium and hosted the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Salt Lake City
16 min walk • The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is the region's primary resource for culture and visual arts. It is located in the Marcia and John Price Museum Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on the University of Utah campus near Rice-Eccles Stadium.
0.9 miW
Museum
Natural History Museum of Utah, Salt Lake City
22 min walk • The Natural History Museum of Utah is a museum located in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The museum shows exhibits of natural history subjects, with an emphasis on Utah and the Intermountain West. The mission of the museum is to illuminate the natural world and the place of humans within it.
1.4 miSE
Monuments and statues
This Is the Place Monument, Salt Lake City
37 min walk • The This is the Place Monument is a historical monument at the This is the Place Heritage Park, located on the east side of Salt Lake City, Utah, at the mouth of Emigration Canyon.
0.7 miE
Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
Natural History Museum of Utah, Salt Lake City
17 min walk • The Natural History Museum of Utah is a museum located in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The museum shows exhibits of natural history subjects, with an emphasis on Utah and the Intermountain West. The mission of the museum is to illuminate the natural world and the place of humans within it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Douglas?

Nearby attractions include George S. Eccles 2002 Legacy Bridge, Salt Lake City (4 min walk), University of Utah, Salt Lake City (9 min walk), State Arboretum of Utah, Salt Lake City (9 min walk), Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City (10 min walk).

How to get to Fort Douglas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Douglas:

Light rail

Fort Douglas • Lines: 703 (5 min walk)
University South Campus • Lines: 703 (13 min walk)

Bus

Central Campus Drive @ 260 S • Lines: 21 (14 min walk)
U President's Circle • Lines: 220, 9 (24 min walk)