Cedar City in Iron County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Pioneer Cabin

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 8, 2023

1. Pioneer Cabin Marker

Inscription. 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. It is on North Main Street. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 635 N Main Street, Cedar City UT 84721, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Color Country. It is also in the American Mountain West

and in Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Legacies of Iron County (a few steps from this marker); The Hay Derrick (a few steps from this marker); The Ore Shovel (a few steps from this marker); The Caboose (within shouting distance of this marker); Cedar City's Iron Heritage (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cedar City Historic Pioneer Cemetery Wall (about 800 feet away); Utah Parks Company Bus Garage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Deseret Iron Works (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cedar City.

Pioneer Cabin with Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, April 7, 2023

2. Pioneer Cabin with 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 293 times since then and 37 times this year. 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.