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

The Stone Quarries

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 21, 2007

1. The Stone Quarries Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Mormon Pioneers came to St. George in 1861 where they found rocks of many kinds for building purposes. After Brigham Young, President of the L.D.S. Church, advised them to erect a large meeting house, long layers of red sandstone ten inches thick were found in ledges north of town. Slabs of rock, loosened with wedges were loaded on running gears of wagons and hauled to the Tabernacle site. In 1871 a black lava quarry was located to supply rock for the foundation of a temple and stone for its walls came from the red sandstone quarry. Stonework on both buildings was completed by 1875.

Erected 1964. (Marker Number 298.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 37° 6.618′ N, 113° 34.882′ W. Marker is in St. George, Utah, in Washington County. Marker is on North 100 East, on the right when traveling south. It is in the courtyard of the Pioneer Courthouse,. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 97 E St George Blvd, Saint George UT 84770, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. The Dixie Pioneers (here, next to this marker); Pioneer Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer – Washington County - Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Courthouse (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. George Social Hall “Opera House” (about 500 feet away); And the Desert Shall Blossom (about 600 feet away); Brigham Young Home (about 600 feet away); Gardeners’ Club Hall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. George.

The marker in the courtyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 21, 2007

2. The marker in the courtyard

The Stone Quarries Marker <i>on the right</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

3. The Stone Quarries Marker on the right

The Dixie Pioneers Marker is on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,733 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on September 3, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.