Panguitch in Garfield County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Panguitch Stake Tabernacle

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, March 20, 2009

1. Panguitch Stake Tabernacle Marker

Inscription. Panguitch stake of the L.D.S. Church was organized in 1877 with James Henrie as president. In March 1880, plans were made for a stake house with George Dodds, architect, and M.M. Steel, Sr., chairman of the building. The following men were prominent in its erection: Frederick Judd, Samuel Worthen & sons, W.R. Riggs, Alfred Riding, W.P. Sargent, John F. Sevy, and John W. Norton. The building served the community until July, 1949, when it was condemned and torn down.

Erected 1951 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 166.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1880.

Location. 37° 49.364′ N, 112° 26.017′ W. Marker is in Panguitch, Utah, in Garfield County. It is at the intersection of E. Center Street (U.S. 89) and 100 E, on the right when traveling west on E. Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Panguitch UT 84759, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Canyon Country

and specifically in Color Country. It is also in the American Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

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: Panguitch Tithing Lot (within shouting distance of this marker); The Panguitch Quilt Walk History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Social Hall

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(about 300 feet away); Panguitch Fort (about 600 feet away); The Panguitch Quilt Walk (about 600 feet away); Victorian Lane / Rumours Salon (about 600 feet away); Bronco Bobbi’s / Thunder Horse Mercantile (about 600 feet away); Smokin Hot Antiques at the Old Firehouse / Pink Polka Dott (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panguitch.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 12, 2014

2. Panguitch Stake Tabernacle Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 12, 2014

3. Panguitch Stake Tabernacle Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,495 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 31, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.