Jacob Hamblin Home
Historic sites
A restored 1863 two-story sandstone pioneer home in Santa Clara, once the residence of Mormon missionary Jacob Hamblin and now a free-tour historic site operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
History
Jacob Hamblin, a Mormon pioneer and missionary to the Paiute people, founded Santa Clara in 1854. After a flood inundated the settlement in 1862, missionaries built this two-story sandstone home for the Hamblin family in 1863. The house was designed with matching rooms at opposite ends to accommodate Hamblin's two wives, and it served as an informal headquarters for the Southern Utah Indian Mission. The home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 11, 1971.
Visiting
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has operated the property as a historic site since the 1970s. Senior missionaries offer free guided tours of the restored home and its pioneer furnishings. The site sits at 3325 Hamblin Drive in Santa Clara, a short drive west of St. George, and is a convenient stop on a tour of Southern Utah's pioneer heritage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit the Jacob Hamblin Home?
Admission and guided tours are free. The home is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and staffed by volunteer missionaries.
When was the Jacob Hamblin Home built?
The two-story sandstone home was built in 1863, after an 1862 flood destroyed the original Santa Clara settlement.
Is the home on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. The Jacob Hamblin House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 11, 1971.
Address
3325 Hamblin DriveSanta Clara, UT 84765
Contact
- Website: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/locations/hamblin-home?lang=eng
- Work Phone: 435-677-6230