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

Brigham Young's Vision

Photographed By Jeremy Snow, February 13, 2024

1. Brigham Young's Vision Marker

Inscription.
Near this spot, in the fall of 1859, Brigham Young statesman and leader of the Mormon people, silently gazed at Pine Valley Mountain, and then the valley and hills of black lava and vermilion rock before him. He saw in vision a thriving community. With a sweep of his arm he spoke: "There will yet be built, between those volcanic ridges, a city with spires, towers and steeples, with homes containing many inhabitants."

Erected by Sons of Utah Pioneers Cotton Mission Chapter. (Marker Number 174.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 37° 4.47′ N, 113° 34.921′ W. Marker is in St. George, Utah, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from South Convention Center Drive. The marker is located in Crosby Family Confluence Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2099 S Convention Center Drive, Saint George UT 84790, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tonaquint (within shouting distance of this marker); Jedediah Strong Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); The Southern Exploring Company

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Confluence of the Santa Clara and Virgin Rivers (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Spanish Trail (about 400 feet away); Monument to the Flood of 2005 (about 400 feet away); Utah Is Rich in Aviation History (approx. one mile away); Virgin River Pump Station (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. George.

Photographed By Jeremy Snow, February 13, 2024

2. Brigham Young's Vision Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Last updated on February 20, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.