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The Pine Valley chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was completed in 1868 and is the oldest chapel in continuous use in the church. Designed and built by a shipbuilder, the church is known as “a ship built upside down”. As can be seen in the attic, it is built as a ships hull turned upside down. Local granite and limestone were used for its foundation and the surrounding pine trees were used for the building. It is a two story building where the lower part was used as a school and the upper as a church. Set in a valley surrounded by beautiful mountains and trees, the church can be attended on Sunday’s throughout the year for services and can be toured throughout the week.

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In 1875, what is now known as the Opera House, was built as a wine cellar to store and make sacramental wine for the church. The “Wine Cellar” had a large upper floor which was used for social events. A new addition was added to the building in 1880 after wine was no longer stored there and a mechanical floor was installed which allowed it to be tilted towards the stage for theatrical productions. The floor could then be made level for other social events such as dances and parties. Many operettas and vaudeville shows were presented during the early 1900’s for which the building became known as the “Opera House”.

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Silver reef was a mining town established after silver was found in sandstone which is extremely rare. Silver Reef flourished from 1876 to 1890 and now only some remains still survive. Located 18 miles north of St. George the ghost town of Silver Reef has a historic museum where displays and other artifacts can be seen. Guided tours are also available.

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Originally Harrisburg was settled in 1859 under the name Harrisville after Moses Harris. The town was located where Quail Creek Reservoir is now located, but due to flooding the town moved up the creek. By 1892 the town’s population, for the most part, had moved away because of flooding, grasshopper plauges, and Indian raids. Now a ghost town, the last remains of a few stone pioneer homes are all that stand as a memorial to the town of Harrisburg.

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The Brigham Young home was a winter home to the 2nd President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Built in the late 1800’s Brigham Young spent the last winters of his life here. He oversaw the building of the St George Utah Temple and the St George Utah Tabernacle during this time. It is now a historic home and museum where guided tours are offered and sits beautifully among other historic homes and buildings in the area.

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Standing in the middle and tall above all other buildings in St. George is the temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Early Latter-day Saint Pioneers who settled St. George built the temple which was dedicated in 1877. It’s beautiful white architecture among the red rocks of Southern Utah is stunning and has been a beacon of light, faith and hope to many for 140 years. All are welcome to walk around it’s gardens and learn more at its visitors center located next to the temple.

Amenities: Visitor Center, Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Religious/Historical Information