Contact the Historic Pioneer Courthouse

When St. George was designated the seat of Washington County in 1863, this courthouse would become the foundation of civic life for local residents. For nearly a century, citizens gathered, judges made rulings, and history unfolded within its thick sandstone walls.

Indeed, offices and rooms inside the building served as the county administrative seat, the sheriff's office and even a school.

Its distinctive cupola, hand-crafted details, original jail cells, and 18-inch-thick walls stand as reminders of pioneer craftsmanship and endurance. In 1970, its significance was formally recognized with placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

Now stabilized and restored, the courthouse begins a new chapter—preserved for generations to come.