Brigham Young Winter Home Marker

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St. George in Washington County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Brigham Young Winter Home

By Bill Kirchner

1. Brigham Young Winter Home Marker

Inscription. The original portion of this home was begun in 1860 and completed in 1871. When Brigham Young purchased it he added the front addition which was completed in 1873. It served as his winter home from that time until his death in 1877.

Erected by St. George Historic Preservation Commission.

Location. 37° 6.693′ N, 113° 35.09′ W. Marker is in St. George, Utah, in Washington County. Marker is on West 200 North. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 67 West 200 North, Saint George UT 84770, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Winter Home of Brigham Young (here, next to this marker); The Burgess House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jail House (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); The Sandstone Building (about 500 feet away); Gardeners Club (about 600 feet away); The Hardy House (about 600 feet away); St. George Opera House (about 600 feet away); Utah-Idaho Sugar Company (about 600 feet away).

Winter Home of Brigham Young Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Kirchner

2. Winter Home of Brigham Young Marker

Marker is visible to the right of the entrance gate.

By Bill Kirchner

3. Winter Home of Brigham Young Marker

By Bill Kirchner

4. Winter Home of Brigham Young Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on September 5, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 65 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.