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

Tabernacle

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

1. Tabernacle Marker

Inscription. Brigham Young's purpose in building this tabernacle was to provide an ornament to the city. Its 3-foot thick basement walls of hand-cut limestone bear individual stone cutter marks. Roof trusses were hand-hewn and the twin spiral staircases with balustrades were also hand-carved. The ceiling and cornice work were locally cast, but the 4-faced clock was made in London. Started in 1863, the building was completed in 1871.

Erected by St. George Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 37° 6.466′ N, 113° 35.009′ W. Marker is in St. George, Utah, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and Tabernacle Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Marker is on the southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. St. George Stake Tabernacle (a few steps from this marker); Erastus Fairbanks Snow (a few steps from this marker); The Bentley House and Judd Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dixie Academy (about 400 feet away); Orson Pratt – Richard Bentley

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(about 500 feet away); The Woodward School (about 500 feet away); The Judd House (about 500 feet away); St. George Temple (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. George.

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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

2. Tabernacle Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

3. Tabernacle

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 388 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.