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| Landmark #97 | Washington County | Visited: June 28, 2014 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The still standing stake tabernacle of St. George! |
| What makes it historical? | THE PLAQUE SAYS: In 1863, Orson Pratt, Amasa M. Lyman, Erastus Snow, Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, laid the corner stones 18 months after pioneers arrived in St. George. Truman O. Angell, Sr., architect. Miles Romney, Supt. of Construction, assisted by Edw. L. Parry, Archibald McNeil, Samuel Judd, Wm. Burt, David Milne, and many others. Peter Neilson gave $600 cash. Tower capstone laid Dec. 1871. Costing over $110,000, it was dedicated 14 May 1876 by Brigham Young, Jr.
OTHER TIDBITS: This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| How do I find it? | Listed Directions: 18 South Main St St. George, UT 84770 Annotations: From Beaver: ~104mi (168km) — 1.8hrs |
| When should I go? | You can view the exterior any time you wish, but since I can’t find any information on tours, other than their being free, I’d suggest visiting between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM! |