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

Orson Pratt – Richard Bentley

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

1. Orson Pratt – Richard Bentley Marker

Inscription. Orson Pratt was one of two Latter-day Saint Apostles called by Brigham Young to lead the St. George colony in 1864. When Orson was called on a mission to Europe, the home passed to Richard Bentley. It was partially converted to a mercantile business with the family residence upstairs.

Erected by St. George Historic Preservation Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 37° 6.5′ 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 West 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 House (a few steps from this marker); 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

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distance of this marker); Daniel D. McArthur (1820-1908) (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel D. McArthur (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. George.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

2. Orson Pratt – Richard Bentley Marker

Orson Pratt – Richard Bentley Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

3. Orson Pratt – Richard Bentley Home

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 818 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.