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| Landmark #98 | Washington County | Visited: June 28, 2014 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | Brigham Young’s winter home, still standing and open for tours! |
| What makes it historical? | THE PLAQUE SAYS: During construction of the St. George temple, President Brigham Young found the climate in this vicinity beneficial to his health and decided to have a winter home built in St. George. On December 15, 1873 he arrived from the north and moved into his new house, though still unfinished. Later, he had an office built east of his home, where he took care of his various duties both here and in the north. The winters which followed until his death in 1877 were enjoyed in this winter home.
OTHER TIDBITS: Much like the Spanish padres did in California, the Mormon settlers of Utah set up missions across their new territory to convert the natives to their religion. St. George drew Brigham Young’s interest as a potential cotton-growing environment as the Civil War brewed on the horizon. For this reason, St. George and the surrounding area became known as Utah’s “Dixie!” |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| How do I find it? | Listed Directions: 87 West 200 North St. George, UT 84770 Annotations: From Beaver: ~104mi (168km) — 1.8hrs |
| When should I go? | The home is open for tours every day from 10:00 AM until 6:30 PM! You might be able to add an hour to each end in summer! |
