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

Washington Cotton Factory

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 22, 2007

1. Washington Cotton Factory Marker

Inscription. Early in 1857 Brigham Young called Samuel Adair and Robert D. Covington as leaders of two companies of pioneers to settle here and grow cotton. In 1861 a Scandinavian company came to assist in the work. The town was named in honor of George Washington and was the county seat from 1859 to 1863. A cotton factory was built to process the cotton grown in the Virgin River Valley and the area became known as “Utah’s Dixie.”

Erected 1955 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 213.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 37° 7.753′ N, 113° 30.943′ W. Marker is in Washington, Utah, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from West Telegraph Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 385 W Telegraph Street, Washington UT 84780, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Washington Cotton Factory (here, next to this marker); ZCMI Co-op Building 1875–1921 (a few steps from this marker); Washington City 1857 (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Telegraph Street / Millcreek Mills

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(about 700 feet away); ZCMI Co-op Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Washington Cotton Mills entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 22, 2007

2. Washington Cotton Mills entrance

North side of cotton mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 22, 2007

3. North side of cotton mill

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,556 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 25, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.