Town Information

History of Virgin

This undated piece about Virgin was found recently when going through boxes of papers in the town's storeroom:

Virgin is one of the earlier settlements (1857) by Mormon pioneers to Utah's Dixie.  It is located about 15 miles from the West entrance to Zion National Park, and about 8 miles East of Hurricane, Utah.  It has a population of about 250 people, consisting of retirees, farmers, construction workers, etc.  Zion National Park (and related businesses) is the largest employer.  Virgin is located in the center of Utah's color country and claims to be the "gateway to the Kolobs," a scenic adjunct to Zion.  The Virgin River flows through the town and has cut a gorge through the rocky ledges to the valley floor.  It offers the contrast of a raging torrent to a small stream.  It is not suitable for fishing but some "tubing" and swimming at non-flood periods is enjoyable.  The scenery is well worth an extended stay, and side trips offer opportunity for greater appreciation of this most beautiful of God's creations.  Some local, historical sightseeing is interesting although there is no organized presentation of such.  We do not offer any tourist services in Virgin, but local camping spots are available for "camping in the rough."  Our city park offers some respite from a hot, summer day.

WELCOME TO VIRGIN

Below is an updated piece on Virgin: