Old Washington County Courthouse, St. George

Name: Old Washington County Courthouse
Address: St. George, United States

#21 among attractions in St. George

Vernacular architecture

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The Old Washington County Courthouse was the courthouse for Washington County, Utah from its completion in 1876 to 1960. Located in St. George, Utah, the courthouse is a two-story red brick structure with unusually thick walls. The 36.33-foot by 40.33-foot structure rests on a high basalt rock foundation that comprises the ground floor, and is capped by a pyramidal hipped roof with a prominent wood cupola. ()

Built: 1876 (148 years ago)Coordinates: 37°6'39"N, 113°34'52"W

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St. George (Downtown St. George)St. George United States

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Old Washington County Courthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. George Utah Temple, Thomas Judd House, St. George Tabernacle, Brigham Young Winter Home.

0.7 miS
Historic structure for Mormon worship
St. George Utah Temple, St. George
19 min walk • The St. George Utah Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in St. George, Utah. Completed in 1877, it was the church's third temple completed, but the first in Utah, following the migration west of members from Nauvoo, Illinois, following the death of the church's founder, Joseph Smith.
~1250 ftSW
Shopping
Thomas Judd House, St. George
7 min walk • The Thomas Judd House is a historic house in St. George, Utah. It was built in 1876 for Thomas Judd, an immigrant from England who converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1864 and settled in Southern Utah shortly after.
~1400 ftSW
Vernacular architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Spiritual
St. George Tabernacle, St. George
7 min walk • The St. George Tabernacle is a historic building in St. George, Utah. It opened in 1876 to serve as a public works building, originally hosting church services and court hearings.
~1180 ftW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Brigham Young Winter Home, St. George
6 min walk • The Brigham Young Winter Home and Office is a historic residence and museum located in St. George, Utah. Brigham Young was the foremost Mormon pioneer and second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who led its members to the Utah Territory.
~1700 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
St. George Children's Museum, St. George
9 min walk • St. George Children's Museum is a nonprofit children's museum in St. George, Utah. The mission statement of the museum is to provide vibrant and engaging interactive activities that invite children and families to discover, imagine and create. The Museum's green dragon mascot, “Rufus”, frequently shows up in logos.
1.4 miNW
37°7'38"N • 113°35'46"W
Dixie Red Hills Golf Course, St. George
36 min walk • Golf
~500 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
St. George Opera House, St. George
3 min walk • The St. George Opera House, also known as the St. George Social Hall, is a historic building in St. George, Utah. It was originally built by the St. George Gardeners' Club as a wine cellar. As wine demand decreased, the building was expanded to host theatrical productions.
~470 ftNW
37°6'42"N • 113°34'55"W
St. George Art Museum, St. George
3 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
0.6 miSW
Victorian architecture
William F. Butler House, St. George
16 min walk • The William F. Butler House is a historic house in St. George, Utah. It was built as an adobe house in 1865 by William Franklin Butler, an early convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
0.4 miNE
37°6'50"N • 113°34'26"W
Red Hills Desert Garden, St. George
12 min walk • Garden, Park
1 miSE
Universities and schools
Dixie State University, St. George
26 min walk • Dixie State University is a public university in St. George, Utah, in the state's Dixie region. The university offers 4 master's degrees, 45 bachelor's degrees, 11 associate degrees, 44 minors, and 23 certificates/endorsements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Washington County Courthouse?

Nearby attractions include McQuarrie Memorial Pioneer Museum, St. George (1 min walk), St. George Art Museum, St. George (3 min walk), St. George Opera House, St. George (3 min walk), Brigham Young Winter Home, St. George (6 min walk).

How to get to Old Washington County Courthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Washington County Courthouse:

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Transit Center (27 min walk)