Pine valley Chapel

The secluded mountain village of Pine Valley sits 32 miles north of St. George at the base of the towering Pine Valley Mountain. Pine Valley's most popular landmark is the white chapel built by Mormon pioneers more than a century ago. It is considered to be the oldest meeting house in continuous se in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It's buider, Ebeneezer Bryce used his experience as a ship builder to design this unique structure.

St. George LDS Temple

Begun in 1871, the temple took almost six years for the pioneers to complete. It was the first Mormon temple completed west of Ohio and the oldest Mormon temple in use today. Church president Brigham Young insisted the building be built on this site, even though a watery mud-hole existed there. To provide a suitable foundation, a 1,000 pound cannon was used to pound volcanic rock deep into the earth. The majestic white building stands out both as a landmark to travelers and as a monument to the industry of the early settlers.

St. George Pioneer Opera House

From 1875 until the 1930's this building was the cultural center of the community. The slope of the floor was mechanically adjustable to transform from an auditorium to a dance floor. Local dramatic clubs and visiting performers presented refined productions with elaborate scenery. After the Utah-Idaho Sugar Co. bought it and later went out of business, the building sat vacant until its modern restoration as the hub of the Pioneer Center for the Arts.

St. George Tabernacle

Requiring 13 years to build, the St. George LDS Tabernacle was constructed by early pioneers of hand-hewn red sandstone quarried from the nearby red hills. The 56-foot trusses were cut 32 miles distant, while the twin spiral staircases were hand carved locally. Recently renovated, the edifice is still in use for religious and community cultural events.