Cedar City in Iron County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Pioneer Cabin
Photographed By Jeremy Snow, June 8, 2023
1. Pioneer Cabin Marker
Inscription.
Pioneer Cabin. . This is the oldest log cabin in Southern Utah. It was built in 1851 in Parowan by George Wood, one of the founders of Iron County, who later moved it to the Old Fort in Cedar City and then to his lot on North Main Street. Through the years it was the home of many pioneers and the birthplace of 24 children. It was presented to the Daughters of Utah Pioneers by the children of George and Mary Davies Wood, then moved to the Cedar City Park May 11, 1927, where the cabin was placed on a cement base and preserved by a canopy supported with four cobblestone pillars. April 29, 1983, it was moved to the Iron Mission State Park for protection and restoration., No. 33 , Iron Mission Camp , Aunt Margaret Camp , Coal Creek Camp ,
This is the oldest log cabin in Southern Utah. It was built in 1851 in Parowan by George Wood, one of the founders of Iron County, who later moved it to the Old Fort in Cedar City and then to his lot on North Main Street. Through the years it was the home of many pioneers and the birthplace of 24 children. It was presented to the Daughters of Utah Pioneers by the children of George and Mary Davies Wood, then moved to the Cedar City Park May 11, 1927, where the cabin was placed on a cement base and preserved by a canopy supported with four cobblestone pillars. April 29, 1983, it was moved to the Iron Mission State Park for protection and restoration.
No. 33
Iron Mission Camp
Aunt Margaret Camp
Coal Creek Camp
Erected by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 33.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 37° 41.317′ N, 113° 3.745′ W. Marker is in Cedar City, Utah, in Iron County. Marker is on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 635 N Main Street, Cedar City UT 84721, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos:1. submitted on January 21, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. 2. submitted on January 23, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
