Provo Canyon Guard Quarters
historic site
historic building in Utah County, Utah, United States
Wikidata Q7252774, matched on coordinates and name (70 m apart).
- Inscription
- Constructed as a lookout during the Utah War in case the "invading" U.S. troop chose Provo Canyon to access the Wasatch front. In the end, the conflict was resolved peacefully. National Register of Historic Places 6-12-86. Kyson Taylor Eagle Project 2019.
- On the Provo Canyon Scenic Byway
- 16.6 mi off the Little Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway
- 18.0 mi off the Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway
- 20.6 mi off the Nebo Loop Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Slide Canyon Viewpoint · 1 mi
- Beaver Dam Overlook · 30 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:31 | 19:03 | 19:39 |
| June solstice | 05:57 | 20:20 | 21:01 |
| September equinox | 07:15 | 18:49 | 19:25 |
| December solstice | 07:47 | 16:21 | 17:04 |
Local time (America/Denver).
40.33974, -111.61222
Elevation 1,633 m (modelled from terrain)