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

Julia Graff Home

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, February 6, 2025

1. Julia Graff Home Marker

Inscription. As a widow Julia Roulet Graff contracted to have this home built during World War I (1914-1918). It was built in memory of her husband, Emil Graff who died at age 34 (1897). The home has high ceilings to keep the living area cooler. Outside doors with screens were provided for the bedrooms for cooler nights and fire safety. This home was the first one in St. George to have transoms and closets. Julia lived here until her death at age 97 (1960).

Erected by St. George Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 37° 6.761′ N, 113° 34.989′ W. Marker is in St. George, Utah, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and E 250 N, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 252 N Main Street, Saint George UT 84770, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Watermaster (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jones Adobe Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. George Opera House (about 400 feet away); Pioneer Center for the Arts (about 400 feet away); Utah-Idaho Sugar Company

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(about 400 feet away); Quicksand and Cactus - Juanita Leavitt Brooks Home (about 500 feet away); Gates-McQuarrie House (about 500 feet away); Albert E. Miller - Dr. Pike Home (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. George.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, February 6, 2025

2. Julia Graff Home Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.