Near Washington in Washington County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Historic Pine Valley Mountain

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

1. Historic Pine Valley Mountain Marker

Inscription. To the north stands historic Pine Valley Mountain, one of the best known and most historic mountains of the Southern Utah Rockies. Indian legends carry traditions of this imposing landmark back many generations. To the Mormon Pioneers it furnished fuel and food -- wild game, pinenuts, and berries -- in abundance.
In 1866 mountain mahogany and yellow pine, particularly suitable for use in making certain types of pipes for the Mormon Tabernacle Organ, construction of which was just beginning, were discovered on the mountain by scouts who had searched most of the Great Basin Area. With crude equipment the huge logs were conveyed to saw mills and by ox team to Salt Lake City.
Although this world-renowned organ has been remodeled several times, much of the original wood from Pine Valley Mountain has been retained including the large ornamental pipes in the original organ case.

Erected by Utah State Road Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.

Location. 37° 9.603′ N, 113° 26.111′ W. Marker is near Washington, Utah, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Utah Route 9 and East Telegraph Street, on

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the right when traveling east on State Route 9. Marker is on the southeast corner. 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Harrisburg (approx. 3.9 miles away); Harrisburg Historic Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 4 miles away); Harrisburg/ Harrisburg Residents (approx. 4 miles away); Covington Mansion (approx. 4.3 miles away); Robert D. Covington House (approx. 4.3 miles away); a different marker also named Robert D. Covington House (approx. 4.3 miles away); Adair Spring (approx. 4.4 miles away); Utah’s Dixie Birthplace, Washington City (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

2. Historic Pine Valley Mountain Marker

Historic Pine Valley Mountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

3. Historic Pine Valley Mountain

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 583 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.