Public Art in Iron County from Cedar City Library

This collection is under constant revision and represents works of public art in Iron County. That is, art in public places. It is made available through the efforts of the Iron County Public Art Commission and Cedar City Library. It generally excluses structures, monuments, and architecture.

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Bodil Mortensen (1846-1856) Tribute by Stanley J. Watts Image: 19 Old Highway 91, Parowan, Utah (Parowan Heritage Park). West aspect. Photograph by Steven D. Decker. Licensed by Creative Commons (CC BY-SA).
19 Old Highway 91, Parowan, Utah (Parowan Heritage Park). West aspect. Photograph by Steven D. Decker. Licensed by Creative Commons (CC BY-SA).
Bodil Mortensen (1846-1856) Tribute by Stanley J. Watts Image: 19 Old Highway 91, Parowan, Utah (Parowan Heritage Park). Engraved stone tribute. Photograph by Steven D. Decker. Licensed by Creative Commons (CC BY-SA).
Bodil Mortensen (1846-1856) Tribute by Stanley J. Watts Image: 19 Old Highway 91, Parowan, Utah (Parowan Heritage Park). South aspect. Photograph by Steven D. Decker. Licensed by Creative Commons (CC BY-SA).

Bodil Mortensen (1846-1856) Tribute

  • Bronze
  • 30 x 42 x 26 in
  • Stanley J. Watts

A bronze sculpture depicting Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints handcart pioneers. The sculpture is atop a stone façade base. The base is estimated to be 25" H, 66" W, 42" D. The affixed sculpture is estimated to be 30" H, 42" W, 26" D. There is attribution for the sculptor. The sculptor, Stanley Watts, was identified through a telephone conversation with the sculptor.

19 Old Highway 91, Parowan, Utah (Parowan Heritage Park).

  • Inventory Number: PA 2021-0002
  • Current Location: Parowan - City
  • Collections: Iron County Public Art
Artists Image

  • Artist: Stanley J. Watts (American, b. 1961)