PAROWAN MEETINGHOUSE

PAROWAN, UT

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The Parowan Meetinghouse is a historic building located in Parowan, Utah. Built in 1867, it served as a gathering place for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The building was designed by architect William H. Folsom and features a Gothic Revival style with a steeply pitched roof and pointed arches.

The meetinghouse was an important center of religious and social activity for the early settlers of Parowan. It was used for worship services, community meetings, and cultural events. The building also served as a schoolhouse for several years.

The interior of the meetinghouse features a large main hall with wooden pews and a raised pulpit. The walls are adorned with intricate woodwork and stained glass windows. A pipe organ was installed in the early 1900s and is still in use today.

The Parowan Meetinghouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a popular tourist attraction in the area. It is also still used for religious services by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

PAROWAN MEETINGHOUSE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PAROWAN UT. US MID #8404900026

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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Parowan Gap Parowan Gap Iron County Utah August 2023 The Parowan Gap is a remarkable geological feature located in southwestern Utah. This unique gap, formed by the eroding forces of wind and water over millions of years, boasts a captivating collection of natural rock art and petroglyphs etched into its towering red sandstone cliffs. These ancient petroglyphs, created by Native American tribes, provide a fascinating glimpse into the spiritual and cultural heritage of the region's indigenous peoples. The Parowan Gap has long been a place of cultural significance and is recognized for its celestial alignment with the summer and winter solstices, emphasizing its importance as an astronomical observatory for ancient civilizations. Today, it continues to be a destination for those interested in archaeology, geology, and the preservation of Native American history.
Petroglyphs Parowan Gap Iron County Utah August 2023 The Parowan Gap is a remarkable geological feature located in southwestern Utah. This unique gap, formed by the eroding forces of wind and water over millions of years, boasts a captivating collection of natural rock art and petroglyphs etched into its towering red sandstone cliffs. These ancient petroglyphs, created by Native American tribes, provide a fascinating glimpse into the spiritual and cultural heritage of the region's indigenous peoples. The Parowan Gap has long been a place of cultural significance and is recognized for its celestial alignment with the summer and winter solstices, emphasizing its importance as an astronomical observatory for ancient civilizations. Today, it continues to be a destination for those interested in archaeology, geology, and the preservation of Native American history.

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PAROWAN MEETINGHOUSE
100 SOUTH ST
PAROWAN
UT
84761

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MID # 8404900026
Name PAROWAN MEETINGHOUSE
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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LAT/LONG 37.841076, -112.830011
CODES FIPS State Code: 49
FIPS County Code: 021
US Census Tract: 110100
US Census Block: 1299