mountain meadow massacre memorial

Long drive to see a monument nothing there, scenery ok dont go just for that. not sure what to make of it

You need to know the history of the site before visiting; if you don't, you won't learn a lot and it won't mean much (it's just a site with a monument and plaques), but if you do it's a sobering place to visit.

Moving thru life, it is made up of moments and memories. It seems as though the unexpected ones, can be the most striking and this is one of those experiences. This was an unplanned stop for us as we new nothing sbout the site. Beyond that it is a monument that if you blinked you would miss it.Another unusual aspect of this experience, was there was a (free range) cow on the path to monument. Now on to the monument, which looks down on the massacre site. Next comes the challenge of processing the overwhelming tragedy of what happened here. It is part of being human to understand what we experience and this one escapes reason and understanding. This moment will be one that haunts me in a disturbing way.

This monument is miles away from town and sits alone In a big field surrounded by private farmland. You want to read the story of what happened before going so you can understand what happened more fully. Another marker sits atop a hill overlooking the meadow where the massacre took place. Certainly an interesting and moving memorial.

The story of Mountain Meadow Massacre is an incredible one, where men, women, and children were slaughtered, the massacre blamed on local native tribes, but carried out by the Mormon groups from Cedar City and St. George. If you get a chance, seek out the grave of John D. Lee over in Panguich, Utah. He was the only one executed for the crime. Truly the darkest mark on Mormon history.

The site will bring a stillness to your heart as it reminds you of all the people massacred by deceit and lies in the name of religion and vengeance. Also, the site does not truly reflect the anguish the setters went through as they witnessed their loved ones murdered. As a long time member of the LDS church, I was disappointed.

Controversy has always surrounded this event in history and it will continue. There are so many stories about this event and I must say I have even more after seeing the memorial. What really happened there I don't think we will ever know but the memorial is something to see and really a fitting tribute to the people who died there. It gives you a haunting feeling to look at those meadows where the massacre took place and wonder why it happened.

I discovered this National Historic Landmark which I knew nothing about on my way to visit the Pine Valley Chapel (see separate Tripadvisor Reviews). There are three distinct areas to this Memorial which became a National Historic Landmark in 2011-the 1990 Mountain Meadow Monument on Dan Sill Hill, 1999 Gravesite Monument, and the 2011 Men and Boys Memorial-all of which are located between mile markers 31 and 32 on Hwy 18 about 30 miles north of St. George. Watch closely for the signs.There is no visitor center but between the three sites you learn the tragic story of what happened here from the viewpoint of both the California bound pioneers from Arkansas and the Mormons as well as the investigation that followed. Benches give you a chance to sit and reflect. I could only imagine what the group from Arkansas must have felt when they realized they would not survive. There is a paved walkway to the cemetery, but it is somewhat steep and may be difficult for a wheelchair user, however if you park in the parking lot, you will be able to see the area from above without having to venture down the trail.I found this historic landmark, about which little is written, to be very moving and felt both sides were adequately portrayed.

Being from Arkansas, it gave me goosebumps to see the state flag flying at the burial memorial. There are three memorial markers. The first higher up on the hill lists the names of those who were massacred. The next one is down in the meadow where bodies are actually buried. And a third up the path a little way marking where the seige began. I did a lot of reading about this crazy and tragic event as I have friends and relatives from Harrison, AR where the wagon train originated. I can't reccomend it highly enough. Read about it. Go see it.

I liked the history of the old west. I loved getting off the main tourist route. Beautiful scenery. No dislikes!

A rare site where more than one commentary is posted. The short background is that a wagon train from Arkansas stopped to water livestock and selves. The Mormon church at the time was paranoid about visitors, and the eventual result was that all men and women were murdered once they disarmed expecting a "trial". The children were adopted by families in nearby St. George. A relative of the families in the train, a U.S. Army captain, investigated and discovered the massacre. One of the darkest stains in the history of the Mormon church, likely ordered by the prophet and president, Brigham Young! It is fascinating to stand on the site, an oasis in a dry desert environment, and mentally create the emotions of families, children, and murdering militia.

Not every one knows and understands the history of what occurred. This is a memorial well deserved. Learn the history and meaning of what happened so many years ago.

This was an informative, interesting, and unexpected highlight of our trip. We'd heard about the "Mormon Massacre" but hadn't realized we'd be in such close proximity.

A very moving memorial. Unbelievable that Brigham Young is the only mass murderer to get a Presidential Pardon. & all in the name of religion ~~ wow!

The sight of the Mormon Mountain Meadow Massacre. Something to see in an out of the way location. History of the Massacre in great deail.