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SPRINGDALE — Perched above Springdale, the Pioneer Cemetery resides among sagebrush and stone, marking the resting place of the town's earliest settlers from the 1800s. Down below, a small sandstone jail built in 1935 by Civilian Conservation Corps workers still stands, its barred windows a reminder of another era.
Recently, both landmarks were added to the National Register of Historic Places. Town staff said this recognition honors their history and opens the door for preservation grants. Niall Connolly told St. George News these sites are integral to Springdale's identity, connecting the community to its past.
The recognition, awarded by the National Park Service, is a tribute to the past and a tool for the future.
"Being listed in the National Register is intended to encourage preservation as well as provide recognition of a property's significance," Connolly said. "These historic places contribute to a community's identity and continuity with the past. This is especially true with the town jail and the Pioneer Cemetery."
