City of St George

St. George was established in 1861 by a group of Mormon pioneers sent to grow cotton and grapes and harvest silk for export to the Civil War-torn northern states. The cotton fields and silk industry have been replaced by more prosperous businesses, but the pioneer legacy lives on in the beautiful St. George Historic District. A delightful downtown walking tour begins at the Chamber of Commerce Office (the restored Pioneer Courthouse) on St. George Blvd. and 100 East. The tour includes beautiful buildings such as the St. George Temple and Tabernacle, the Brigham Young Home, and the Opera House.