Panguitch Fort

Historical marker location:

Panguitch, Utah

( Marker is at the intersection of Center Street (U.S. 89) and 200 E Center Street, on the right when traveling east on Center Street.)

Marker installed: 1940

The state's official bird is the California gull, which was declared the state bird in 1955. The gull is credited with helping early Mormon settlers by eating the insects that were destroying their crops.