St. George in Washington County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Watermaster
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, September 13, 2024
1. Watermaster Marker
Water was the key to developing the St. George area. No one was more important than the person who managed the distribution of irrigation water for the fields. For over 40 years Rulon "Boots" Barney Cox served as Watermaster.
Everyone remembers going into the Cox Dairy with genial owners, "Boots" and Rita, to buy fresh milk from the big cooler. Born and raised in St. George, Boots was a star athlete in school and ardent fan of the Dixie Roundup Rodeo. At the Rodeo's 50th Anniversary, he was officially recognized for never missing a rodeo.
Typical of the strength and courage it took to build this community, "Boots" Cox truly represents those characteristics. It is our privilege to honor him with this monument.
Dedicated to Our Ancestor
Donated by the Rulon Cox Family.
Erected 2007.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture.
Location. 37° 6.728′ N, 113° 34.985′ W. Marker is in St. George, Utah, in Washington County. It is on North Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
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Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Color Country. It is also in the American Southwest, in the 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Jones Adobe Home (within shouting distance of this marker); St. George Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Julia Graff Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Utah-Idaho Sugar Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Center for the Arts (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert E. Miller - Dr. Pike Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Samuel Miles Jr. Home (about 400 feet away); The Gardner House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. George.
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, September 13, 2024
2. Watermaster Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
