By Stanley Q. Johnson (1939-2017). Life-sized sculpture of pioneer Parley P. Pratt using a shovel. Mounted on a single stone base. An attribution placard attached, which reads as follows:
Parley P. Pratt 1807-1857
As a young man, Parley P. Pratt left his farming roots to become a traveling preacher, during which time he was converted and baptized into the Mormon Church. As a faithful saint, Pratt went on a number of Church missions, served as a member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles, spent time in prison with Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith, edited the Latter-day Saints Millennial Star, helped form the constitution for the Provisional Government of the Territory of Deseret, and wrote a number of hymns, essays, and missionary tracts. Because of his strong leadership skills and unwavering faith in building the kingdom of Zion, he was called to lead several explorations to further the Mormon colonization of the southwest.
Commissioned by Parowan Heritage Foundation
Created by sculptor Stanley Q. Johnson
Dedicated January 13, 2001, by James E. Faust
