Parowan Attractions
Parowan (pop. 2,600) is the county seat and third-largest town in Iron County, Utah. It was settled by Mormon pioneers in 1851 and is now a tourist town.
Family History Center
The Family History Center in Parowan is a genealogical library that lets visitors trace their ancestry and family history through historic records.
Parowan Gap
10mi/16km northwest of Parowan is a 600ft/183m deep break in the Red Hills called the Parowan Gap. The area features a variety of Indian petroglyphs spanning 1,000 years of history.
Parowan Heritage Park
The Parowan Heritage Park marks the spot where the first party of settlers of the area, led by Parley P. Pratt, camped while exploring the region in 1850. The flagpole they erected is still standing.
Rock Church
In the center of Parowan's town square is the Rock Church which was begun in 1861, completed in 1867 and restored in the 1940's. It's design is based on that of the Salt Lake City Tabernacle. It is now a museum.
Parowan City Hall
5 South Main Street, Box 576
Parowan, UT 84761-0576
United States
5 South Main Street, Box 576
Parowan, UT 84761-0576
United States
Phone 1 (435) 477-3331
Fax 1 (435) 477-8092