Parowan in Iron County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
An Original Hitching Ring
Photographed By Jeremy Snow, June 17, 2023
1. An Original Hitching Ring Marker
During the last half of the 19th century, commercial endeavors developed along Parowan's main street. Into this community rode the freighters, commanding huge freight wagons pulled by draft animals, freighting their wares to our needful pioneer community. The freighters secured their animals to these hitching rings as they off-loaded their goods. This process lasted into the early 20th century. Originally, there were several rings along this street.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features.
Location. 37° 50.509′ N, 112° 49.649′ W. Marker is in Parowan, Utah, in Iron County. Marker is on South Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 S Main Street, Parowan UT 84761, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pioneer Rock Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); D.U.P. Relic Hall (about 400 feet away); Pioneer Sundial (about 500 feet away); First School House and Council House in Iron County (about 600 feet away); John C. Freemont Memorial (about 600 feet away); Jesse N. Smith Home (about 700 feet away); a different
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on February 6, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
