Main Building of Dixie College
National Register of Historic Places

Main Building of Dixie College

St. George, Washington County, Utah
Listed
June 18, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80003988

About this property

The Academy Building (also known as the Dixie Academy Building or the Main Building of Dixie College) is a historic school building on Town Square in St. George, Utah. Opened in September 1911, it was constructed to house the St. George Stake Academy, the first high school in St. George. Over time, the academy incorporated Dixie into its name (a common nickname for the region) and began to offer college-level programs. As it evolved, the academy became the ancestor of two modern-day institutions: Dixie High School and Utah Tech University. Both schools moved out of the building in the 1960s, after which it was used as overflow for the nearby Woodward Junior High. It later became the St. George Community Arts Center and since 2013 has been home to the St. George Children's Museum. Due to its historical significance, the structure was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in June 1980.

Location

86 S. Main St.
St. George, Washington County, Utah
37.10688, -113.58345

Categories

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Sources

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When was Main Building of Dixie College listed on the National Register?

Main Building of Dixie College was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 18, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Main Building of Dixie College?

Main Building of Dixie College is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Main Building of Dixie College is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1911.

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