Washington Cotton Factory, Washington

Name: Washington Cotton Factory
Address: Washington, United States

#2 among attractions in Washington

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The Washington Cotton Factory was built in 1865-67 on Mill Creek near Washington, Utah by Mormon settlers to process locally grown cotton for use by the settlers. The region of the Virgin River valley became known among Mormons as the "Cotton Mission," a project envisioned by Brigham Young to establish Mormon self-sufficiency. ()

Built: 1867 (158 years ago)Coordinates: 37°7'45"N, 113°30'54"W

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Washington Cotton Factory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dinosaur Discovery Site, St. George Utah Temple, Red Cliffs Mall, Thomas Judd House.

2.2 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Natural history museum
Dinosaur Discovery Site, St. George
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4 miSW
Historic structure for Mormon worship
St. George Utah Temple, St. George
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1.9 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Red Cliffs Mall, St. George
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4.1 miW
Shopping
Thomas Judd House, St. George
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4.1 miW
Vernacular architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Spiritual
St. George Tabernacle, St. George
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4 miW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Brigham Young Winter Home, St. George
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4.1 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
St. George Children's Museum, St. George
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4.2 miNE
37°9'27"N • 113°26'53"W
Coral Canyon Golf Course, Washington
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3.9 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
St. George Opera House, St. George
99 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.
3.9 miW
37°6'42"N • 113°34'55"W
St. George Art Museum, St. George
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4.4 miSW
Victorian architecture
William F. Butler House, St. George
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