Toquerville in Washington County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Toquer
Old Jail Rock
1860
Old Jail Rock
1860
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 37° 15.283′ N, 113° 17.1′ W. Marker is in Toquerville, Utah, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Utah Route 17 and East Old Church Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 17. Marker is on the northeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Toquerville UT 84774, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Toquerville (here, next to this marker); In Honor of Chief Toquer (a few steps from this marker); La Verkin Canal (approx. 3.1 miles away); Southern Exploring Company 1849 (approx. 3.7 miles away); La Verkin (approx. 3.9 miles away); Southern Exploring Company - 1849 (approx. 4.1 miles away); A Tale of Three Towns (approx. 4.2 miles away); From Schoolhouse to Town Hall (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toquerville.
Regarding Toquer. Missing(Small plastic plaque) "Jail Rock" Used by lawmen to restrain prisoners on layovers here. text from: Utah State History Resource Center
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.