Washington in Washington County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Covington Mansion
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012
1. Covington Mansion Marker
In 1857, Robert D. Covington, directed by Brigham Young, led twenty-eight families to Washington, Utah, to establish the "Cotton Mission." In 1859, a large structure was built that would serve as a meeting house for the Saints, a way station for the early missionaries to the Indians, and the home of the first bishop in Dixie, Robert Covington. The spacious upper floor, entered by an outside stairway, became a community social center with parties, dances and plays held there until 1877. Built of native Navajo sandstone, it is the oldest remaining building in Utah's Dixie.Erected 1985 by Foster Camp, Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 430.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 37° 8.045′ N, 113° 30.401′ W. Marker is in Washington, Utah, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of East 200 North and North 200 East, on the right when traveling west
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert D. Covington House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Robert D. Covington House (a few steps from this marker); Adair Spring (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Granary (approx. ¼ mile away); Utah’s Dixie Birthplace, Washington City (approx. ¼ mile away); “Utah’s Dixie” Washington City (approx. ¼ mile away); Prominent Pioneer Men and Women Who Helped Settle Washington City (approx. 0.3 miles away); Thomas W. Smith's Corn Cracker & Grist Millstone (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012
2. Covington Mansion
Marker is visible just inside the fence in the center of the photo.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012
3. Covington Mansion
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012
4. Covington Mansion
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 390 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 9, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
