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

The James and Manomas Andrus House

Built Around 1886

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, April 18, 2026

1. The James and Manomas Andrus House Marker

Inscription. Known as the "Cattle Baron of So. Utah". He was pioneer Indian fighter, bishop, businessman, statesman and accomplished equestrian.
Manomas Lavnia Gibson Andrus: 1842-1940 At the time of her death she was the oldest living original 1847 Utah pioneer. She arrived in Salt Lake Valley on 7/29/47, one week after the Brigham Young party.

Erected by St George Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 37° 6.399′ N, 113° 35.206′ W. Marker is in St. George, Utah, in Washington County. It is on West 100 South, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 164 W 100 South, 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: Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Daniel D. McArthur (1820-1908) (about 600 feet away); William Carter (1821-1896) (about 600 feet away); Juanita Brooks (about 600 feet away); The Woodward School (about 700 feet away); Daniel D. McArthur

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(about 700 feet away); The Judd House (about 700 feet away); Orson Pratt – Richard Bentley (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. George.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, April 18, 2026

2. The James and Manomas Andrus House & Marker

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 12 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.