What
follows is a brief
list of historic
sites and buildings
important to Mormonism.
There are many others
throughout the state,
and this list is
intended only as
an introduction
to Mormon culture.
All of these sites
are open to the
public, with the
exception of the
temples. Only worthy
members of the Mormon
church are permitted
to enter the LDS
temples. Visitors
are welcome to enjoy
the interesting
architectural styles
of the buildings'
exteriors, adjacent
visitor centers,
and the landscaped
grounds surrounding
these houses of
worship.
St.
George
Brigham
Young escaped
the snows of northern
Utah to his Winter
Home where he
used his winters
to assist with the
church's settlement
efforts in southwestern
Utah. The home has
Victorian and early
pioneer-style furnishings,
some of which are
original. The floors,
woodwork, walls,
and doors have all
been restored. Informative
tours are offered
daily by missionary
couples.
89 W. 100 North,
(435) 673-5181
Erected
in 1877, the white-stucco,
St. George
temple was the first
temple to be completed
in Utah. The grounds
and visitor center
are open daily,
except Christmas.
Santa
Clara
The
Jacob Hamblin
Home, the US
91, West of Santa
Clara, (435) 673-2161,
is another pioneer-era
building. Jacob
Hamblin was a Mormon
leader sent to teach
the Indians living
in southwestern
Utah. He traveled
frequently, but
his home was this
impressive house
built of ponderosa
pine and locally
quarried rock. Hamblin
had cotton fields
and often offered
his house to serve
as a community gathering
place. Daily tours
are led by LDS missionary
couples.
