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St. George, Utah

Located in Washington County, Utah, St. George was established in 1861. St. George was called 'Utah's Dixie' because of its cotton-growing mission. Near Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, and the North Rim of Grand Canyon.
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Founded 1861 | Population 105,000 | Peak 105,000 (2024) | County Washington County

Top 10 Most Important Events for St. George, Utah

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1861 Mormon Cotton Mission: Brigham Young sends settlers to grow cotton.
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1877 St. George Temple: First LDS temple completed in Utah.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of St. George's identity and economy.
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2000 Retirement Boom: Warm climate attracts retirees and snowbirds.
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2020 Fastest Growing UT City: One of fastest-growing in entire U.S.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1861 Culture
Mormon Cotton Mission
1877 Culture
St. George Temple
1942 Government
Military Presence
2000 Business
Retirement Boom
2020 Business
Fastest Growing UT City

Did You Know?

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St. George was called 'Utah's Dixie' because of its cotton-growing mission.
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Near Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, and the North Rim of Grand Canyon.
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One of the fastest-growing cities in the entire United States.
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St. George is located in Washington County, Utah.
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St. George was founded in 1861.

Famous People from St. George, Utah

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Amanda Righetti
Actor, Film Producer · Born Apr 4, 1983 · Age 42
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Brendon Urie
Singer, Pianist · Born Apr 12, 1987 · Age 38
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Howard Cannon
Lawyer, Politician · Born Jan 26, 1912 · Died Mar 6, 2002 (age 90)
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Jeffrey R. Holland
Writer, Priest · Born Dec 3, 1940 · Died Dec 27, 2025 (age 85)
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Bert H. Miller
Judge, Lawyer · Born Dec 15, 1879 · Died Oct 8, 1949 (age 69)

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