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

Orson Pratt House

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, April 18, 2026

1. Orson Pratt House Marker

Inscription. The Orson Pratt House is the only remaining house in Utah associated with Orson Pratt, one of the most influential and important leaders in the first half-century of the LDS Church, noted mathematician, astronomer, scientist, author, public servant and educator. Self-educated in a wide range of disciplines, he gained international recognition for some of his published mathematical and astronomical theories. He served 13 terms in the territorial legislature and 8 terms as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Orson Pratt had this house built in 1862 while helping direct the settlement of St. George and the Cotton Mission.

Erected by Division of State History. (Marker Number N-584.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Utah Historic Sites (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 37° 6.506′ N, 113° 35.092′ W. Marker is in St. George, Utah, in Washington County. It is on West Tabernacle Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 76 W Tabernacle 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: Orson Pratt – Richard Bentley (a few steps from this marker);

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The Judd House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bentley House and Judd Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Woodward School (within shouting distance of this marker); Juanita Brooks (within shouting distance of this marker); William Carter (1821-1896) (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel D. McArthur (1820-1908) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Benjamin F. Pendleton Home (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. George.

Also see . . . Orson Pratt (Wikipedia). Overview:

Orson Pratt Sr. (September 19, 1811 – October 3, 1881) was an American religious leader and mathematician who was an original member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Christ (Latter Day Saints). After the succession crisis Pratt continued in the Quorum of the Twelve of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and was a leading Mormon theologian and writer until his death.

(Submitted on April 21, 2026.)

Orson Pratt House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, April 18, 2026

2. Orson Pratt House

Marker is by the front door.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.