Fairfield in Utah County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Col. Philip St. George Cooke
Photographed By Jeremy Snow, June 23, 2024
1. Col. Philip St. George Cooke Marker
Col. Philip St. George Cooke
June 13, 1809 March 20, 1895
Impartial friend, humanitarian, soldier dedicated to the west unequivocally loyal to the Union, Col, Cooke commanded the Mormon Battalion on the greater part of its historic march which contributed to bringing western America under the Stars & Stripes.
Cooke helped establish Camp Floyd in 1858 & was from Aug. 1860 to July 1861 the commanding officer of the Military Dept. of Utah, earning the respect & gratitude of the Mormon people. When many persons defected to the South including Sec. of War John B. Floyd & General Albert Sidney Johnston, he changed the name of the post to Fort Crittenden Feb. 6, 1861
Cooke received orders via Pony Express in May 1861, to abandon the fort and return the remnants of Johnston's Army to Fort Leavenworth. Assigned to the defense of the nation's capitol, he was given the rank of Brigadier General.
Mormon Battalion S.U.P. - Temple Quarry Chapter S.U.P.
Erected by Sons of Utah Pioneers.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 40° 15.634′ N, 112°
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Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Historic Site in Journalism (here, next to this marker); Fairfield-Camp Floyd-Fort Crittenden / The Pony Express (a few steps from this marker); Lodging for Travelers of the American West (a few steps from this marker); Rush Valley Station (approx. 11.2 miles away); Jordan Narrows (approx. 15 miles away); Camp W.G. Williams Hostess House/Officers Club (approx. 15 miles away); Indian Ford Ferry (Rocky Ford Ferry) (approx. 15.2 miles away).
Photographed By Jeremy Snow, June 23, 2024
2. Col. Philip St. George Cooke Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
