Metal on native stone. Honors Olivier Messiaen, French composer. Inscription: "Mount Messiaen. To honor Olivier Messiaen internationally known French composer, whose great symphony "From the Canyon to the Stars" was inspired by his visit to the canyons of southern Utah in the year 1973. Parowan Cultural Committee August 5, 1978" SUP document says this is 8 miles from Parowan up Highway 143. Approximate coordinates: 37.742557, -112.836812