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Although settlers came to Washington County as early as 1852, St. George, Utah was settled in 1861. Mormon leader Brigham Young sent a group of pioneers to
the far reaching corner of the Territory of Utah to grow cotton and wine grapes
and harvest silk for export to the Civil War-torn northern states. Today the
cotton fields are gone, the wineries are closed and the silk industry has given
way to modern, more prosperous businesses.
St. George, the county's largest city, lies along interstate
15 with a host of smaller communities that make up Utah's Dixie. The advantages
of the county's position along one of the nation's key north-south routes between
California and places such as Salt Lake City, Denver and Albuquerque is making
Washington County one of the nation's fastest growing communities. The scenic
area not only provides easy access to major markets of the western United States,
it has become a destination point for countless people and businesses looking
for a better way of life and more fruitful atmosphere for growth and prosperity.
From 1990 to 1995, Washington County grew a staggering 50 percent and St.
George grew 61 percent, while the rest of the state tallied up a total
growth rate of 16 percent. The tiny farming community of St. George had grown
up and surrounding cities followed suit.
By the end of the decade, the St. George - Zion National Park areas of Washington
County were rated among the best communities in the country to retire by Rand
McNalley, Prentice Hall, Money and the American Association of Retired People.
As a result there was a large amount of construction of new homes in the Washington
County area. There are many great communities in St George like Sunriver St George. You can also visit our new urbanism communities, retirement communities, and our utah foreclosures sections.
There are many great events here, such as the St George Utah Marathon or the Huntsman World Senior Games.
The unprecedented growth experienced in the county has not been limited to
retirees, however. Young working families joined the migration to Utah's Dixie
to establish one of the most stable and reliable work forces in the nation.
They came for the climate, the scenic beauty, the family atmosphere and explosive
job opportunities. Much of the growth is due to the area's competitive construction
rates and low crime. Link
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