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Parley P. Pratt
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By Dawn Bowen, June 20, 2007 | |
| | | 1. Parley P. Pratt, 1807-1857 Marker | | |
Inscription. 1807–1857. As a young man, Parley P. Pratt left his farming roots to become a traveling preacher, during which time he was converted and baptized into the Mormon Church. As a faithful saint, Pratt went on a number of Church missions, served as a member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles, spent time in prison with Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith, edited the Latter-day Saints Millennial Star, helped form the constitution for the Provisional Government of the Territory of Deseret, and wrote a number of hymns, essays and missionary tracts. Because of his strong leadership skills and unwavering faith in building the kingdom of Zion, he was called to lead several explorations to further Mormon colonization of the southwest.
Erected 2001 by Parowan Heritage Foundation.
Location. 37° 50.179′ N, 112° 49.687′ W. Marker is in Parowan, Utah, in Iron County. Marker can be reached from Old Highway 91. Click for map. It is in Parowan Heritage Park. Marker is at or near this postal address: 95 W Old Highway 91, Parowan UT 84761, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Paulina Eliza Phelps Lyman (a few steps from this marker); The Spanish Trail (a few steps from this marker); Southern Expedition, 1849-1850 (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to Horace and Hannah Leavitt Fish (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Southern Utah (within shouting distance of this marker). Click for a list of all markers in Parowan. |
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By Dawn Bowen, June 20, 2007 | |
| | | 2. Parley P. Pratt Statue, by Stanley Q. Johnson | | Sculptor Stanley Quentin Johnson (1939– ) is an Utah artist best known for sculptures of Indian subjects. —Ed. | | |
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By Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Parowan Heritage Park | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on June 28, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,486 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 17, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
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