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

The Sandstone Building

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

1. The Sandstone Building Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

It is difficult to establish an exact date of construction of this building. It is one of a half-dozen structures built in St. George from leftover rock from the tabernacle during the 1860's. George Brooks is thought to have built the building, as he did his own similar home up Main Street.
The building was scheduled for demolition when it was discovered to be historic. Ancestor Square was redesigned to save this gem.

Erected by St. George Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 37° 6.627′ N, 113° 35.045′ W. Marker is in St. George, Utah, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from West St. George Boulevard. Marker is in Ancestor Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 West St George Boulevard, 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 marker. The Jail House (a few steps from this marker); The Hardy House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gardeners Club (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Brigham Young Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Burgess House (about 400 feet away); Pioneer Courthouse (about 400 feet away); St. George Social Hall “Opera House” (about 400 feet away); Gardeners’ Club Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. George.

The Sandstone Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

2. The Sandstone Building

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 430 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.