Parowan in Iron County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Pioneer Rock Church

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2012

1. Pioneer Rock Church Marker

Inscription. This church built of sandstone brought from Parowan Canyon, started in 1863 and completed about 1876, was the religious center of Parowan Valley. The large amusement hall in the basement was used for school and dances. A stage was erected in the south end where Pioneer Dramatic Association presented plays. In 1918 church activities ceased. By 1826 it had deteriorated. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers asked permission to recondition the building for a Memorial Hall which was granted.

Erected 1948 by Iron County Company, Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 122.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 37° 50.463′ N, 112° 49.666′ W. Marker is in Parowan, Utah, in Iron County. It is on South Main Street 0.1 miles south of Center Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Parowan UT 84761, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Color Country. It is also in the American 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: Pioneer Sundial (within shouting distance of this marker); D.U.P. Relic Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); An Original Hitching Ring

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(about 300 feet away); John C. Freemont Memorial (about 300 feet away); First School House and Council House in Iron County (about 300 feet away); ZCMI Co-op Building (about 300 feet away); Jesse N. Smith Home (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Jesse N. Smith Home (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parowan.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2012

2. Pioneer Rock Church Marker

The Pioneer Rock Church is in the distance.

Pioneer Rock Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2012

3. Pioneer Rock Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 708 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.