Iron County Monuments and Markers from Cedar City Library

Monuments and markers from throughout Iron County. These items honor people, places, and events significant to Iron County.

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Chaffin Grist Mill Image: Photograph by Jacob B. Arnell. Licensed by Creative Commons (CC BY-SA).
Photograph by Jacob B. Arnell. Licensed by Creative Commons (CC BY-SA).
Chaffin Grist Mill Image: Photograph by Jacob B. Arnell. Licensed by Creative Commons (CC BY-SA).
  • Chaffin Grist Mill, 1977
  • Monument
  • Inv: MM 2021-0098

Chaffin Grist Mill. Stone façade on concrete form. Inscription: "Daughters of Utah Pioneers. No. 402. Erected 1977. Chaffin Grist Mill. In 1866 Louis R. Chaffin, at the request of Apostle Erastus Snow, placed a grist mill in Cedar City. His son, Henry, ran it until 1868 when Louis returned home from "The Muddy." Adjoining land was purchased in 1875. Excavation by Alva Matheson proved the dirt floor basement to 20 x 24 feet. Lava rock walls had an opening in east end. Upper walls were adobe with wood roof. Joseph Walker's history states he was working in mill in 1881. Late it was destroyed by fire. Three Cedar City Camps."

Across the street from 658 E. 200 S., along Canyon Trail. Not to be confused with "Old Mill" also in the area (mouth of the canyon).

  • Current Location: Cedar City
  • Collections: Monuments & Structures