Parowan in Iron County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Parley P. Pratt
1807–1857
Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 20, 2007
1. Parley P. Pratt, 1807-1857 Marker
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.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Communications • Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
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.
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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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parowan.
Additional keywords. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Mormonism
Photographed 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.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2012
3. Parowan Heritage Park
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,287 times since then and 93 times this year. 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.
