Cove Fort is a lovely preserved historic fort in Millard County, originally founded in 1867 by Ira Hinckley at the commission of Latter-Day Saints leader Brigham Young.

The fort, which is located between the cities of Beaver and Fillmore, was once used as a significant waystation for pioneers traveling along the Mormon Road in the 19th century.

It also served as a major communications hub, home to a telegraph office, blacksmith shop, and Pony Express stop.

After private use throughout the 20th century, the fort was donated back to the LDS Church in 1988 and is open to the public as a visitor center and historic site.

Today, the fort is open for guided tours each day, showcasing its unique volcanic rock construction and design elements, which have helped it withstand the test of time.

All 12 of its rooms are furnished with period-appropriate furnishings.

Highway 161se, Beaver, UT 84713, Phone: 435-438-5547

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