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Bookmark or Share- Fort Douglas Military Museum - All You Need to Know BEFORE ...The Fort Douglas Military Museum is one of the very few military museums with actual World War II armor and artillery pieces - a dream come true for a player of historical board and video games! Fort Douglas was originally built in the 1862 as a fort to protect the pony express routes, and later the railroads.
- Fort Douglas - WikipediaFort 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.
- Fort Douglas - Fort ToursIn the years since World War II, Fort Douglas has served as headquarters for Reserve and National Guard units and as a support detachment for military activities in the area. The historic area of Fort Douglas was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970.
- Fort Douglas Military MuseumPRESERVE and interpret the history of Fort Douglas. EDUCATE visitors about the role of the military in the growth and development of Utah, and. HONOR all Utahans who have served their country in uniform. Hours: Temporarily Closed. Admission: Free.
- History of Fort Douglas | History to GoFort Douglas units participated in the northern plains campaigns of the 1870s and in the Sioux War of 1890. One of the most notable Fort Douglas units was the 24th Infantry, composed of African-American soldiers and white officers.
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