Brigham Young sent Jacob Hamblin to build a fort for the
protection of the first settlers.
The fort was started in 1865 and completed in September of 1869 allowing
the permanent settlement to begin in 1870. Levi Stewart was appointed to be in charge of the affairs
until a permanent organization could be formed.
In April, 1950 a ceremony was held on the site of the old
Fort at which time a plaque was dedicated to honor Levi Stewart beside one
honoring Jacob Hamblin, also one about Fort Kanab.
On June 16, 2001, the new Levi Stewart Memorial Park was
dedicated. The original plaques remain at the park although the
petrified wood monuments were removed.