Iron Mission State Park
Contact: IronMission@utah.gov
Phone: 435-586-9290
Phone: 435-586-9290
The Iron Mission museum tells the story of development in Iron County when, in the 1850s, Brigham Young sent Mormon missionaries there to mine iron. Museum displays include horse-drawn vehicles used from 1850 to 1920 and a collection of pioneer artifacts.
The museum is in Cedar City. A picnic area is available, but there is no camping.
Directions
635 North Main in Cedar City.
Reservations: http://www.stateparks.utah.gov/parks/camping.htmMore info at http://www.stateparks.utah.gov/parks/www1/iron.htm
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