Topaz Internment Camp

The internment of Americans of Japanese ancestry during WWII was one of the worst violations of civil rights against citizens in the history of the United States. The government and the US Army, falsely citing military necessity, locked up over 110,000 men, women and children in ten remote camps controlled by the War Relocation Administration and four male-only camps controlled by the Justice Department. These Americans were never convicted or even charged with any crime, yet were incarcerated for up to four years in prison camps surrounded by barbed wire and armed guards. The camp begins at 10000 West 4500 North, outside of Delta, Utah. The Topaz Museum is located at 55 West Main, Delta, Utah. Daily hours are 11:00 to 5:00. Closed on Sundays. There is no admission fee, but donations are encouraged.

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Addresses

Fillmore Field Office
95 East 500 North
Fillmore
Utah
84631

Geographic Coordinates

39.709429, -112.7729

Directions

From Nephi, travel southwest from Nephi on Hwy 132 for about 34 miles to the town of Lynndyl and the junction with Hwy 6. Continue south on U.S. Highway 6 for about 5 miles and then turn west onto Highway 174 (Brush Wellman Road). This intersection is well marked. Drive northwest on the paved Brush Wellman Road for about 37 miles, to the signed dirt road lead ing up to Topaz Mountain. The mountain will be clearly visible at this point. The most popular rockhounding spots are along the mountain's southern slope.