Washington in Washington County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Covington Mansion
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012
1. Covington Mansion Marker
Inscription.
Covington Mansion. . 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.
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 on East 200 North. The marker is mounted on the front of the building to the right of the entrance door. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington UT 84780, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of
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 421 times since then and 11 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.
