History

For a lot of people in living in St. George, they use I-15 everyday. I'm one of those people. But, were you aware that we're driving past some REALLY COOL HISTORY everyday? There are some rock carvings just off I-15 that are over 166 years old...

This month, the Dixie Sun Bowl celebrates it's 76th birthday! SEVENTY SIX YEARS and still around. There was a time, a few years ago where the city wanted to demolish the Dixie Sun Bowl, and move the rodeo to the Fair Grounds in Hurricane! Luckily, that NEVER happened...

I was born and raised right here in St. George! I attended schools here, worked here, had my son here. I feel like I know Southern Utah PRETTY WELL! But how well do YOU know Southern Utah? Enough to pass this pop quiz? Let's find out! Answers will be at the bottom of the quiz...

There are two different histories of the people of the four corners area. One from the archeologists, the other from Native people's. Which is correct?

Before the pioneers came to Utah, the Spanish were mining gold out of the mountains. They left markers in trees and rocks leading to the entrance of the mines.

Which is older, the invention of dynamite or the Tabernacle? What about the zipper? The lawnmower? Lets see if you can tell what came first. The St. George Utah Tabernacle or...

Since Dinosaurs roamed this land long before humans did, they're more native to Utah than any of us.

If you're a History Nerd like me, here are a few historical places of interest in Southern Utah that I suggest checking out when you want to get your geek on.

Ellen (Nellie) Purcell Unthank was the toughest pioneer woman you will ever know about, and she lived right here in Cedar City Utah.

St. George Utah Pioneers that beg the question: Would you SMASH or PASS?