Fort ZionAlbert and Denise Anderson

Status

Extant

Address

1000 W Hwy 9, Virgin, Utah, 84779, United States

Built

completed in 1988

Visiting Information

Open to the public everyday from 10AM - 6:30PM.

About the Artist/Site

Fort Zion features a stylized old-west pioneer fort with a miniature town construction. While functioning as a tourist attraction, the Fort itself has intricate design and intentional aesthetic blending functionality and whimsy. The buildings are vividly painted and detailed, showcasing a Wild West movie-like reimagining of the town’s history, making the Fort both a piece of roadside Americana and a testament to the creativity of its builders. However, exposure to the elements has weathered the paint, lending the tiny town an added sense of authenticity while raising concerns about long-term preservation.  

The site was completed in 1988 and has served as both a local landmark and a destination for travelers visiting the nearby Zion National Park. Despite its prominence, little is known about its creators, Albert and Denise Anderson. 

Although the site remains extant and fully operational, its outdoor elements are subject to drastic weathering, particularly the paint of the miniature town. Without imminent proactive restoration, the original paint will eventually be lost to the sand.

Materials

Wood, paint

Map & Site Information

1000 W Hwy 9
Virgin, Utah, 84779 us
Latitude/Longitude: 37.2047652 / -113.2038975

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