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

The Grundy House

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, February 23, 2025

1. The Grundy House Marker

Inscription. A smaller house built in 1890 on this site dates the mulberry trees that surround this present home. Built by Emma Packer Morris in 1901 it was constructed of handmade adobe faced with red fired brick, a popular building method at the time. The Victorian design shows off large panel windows indicating luxury as does the expensive wood trim detailing.

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 1901.

Location. 37° 6.641′ N, 113° 35.006′ W. Marker is in St. George, Utah, in Washington County. It is on North Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 151 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: Samuel Miles Jr. Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gardner House (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert E. Miller - Dr. Pike Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sandstone Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jail House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hardy House

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Silver Reef Saloon - Washington County News (about 300 feet away); Gardeners Club (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. George.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, February 23, 2025

2. The Grundy House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.