Welcome!

We have been "Honoring our Pioneer Forefathers in St. George and Washington City since 1933" — yes, for 92 years, with our chapter organized in its current form since 1989! We are one of 46 local chapter organizations and have been recognized annually with the "Chapter in Excellence" award.

Membership is open to sons (descendants) of Utah pioneers or to those men (and their wives) who just have an interest in promoting and honoring local pioneer heritage. We are actively engaged in Washington City Cotton Days, St. George City Dixie Days and local historical treks. We share pioneer histories and award approximately $15,000 dollars annually to local high school seniors and 2nd grade students.

You can also follow our Facebook page at Cotton Mission Chapter of Sons of Utah Pioneers. We would love to have you join us!  

  • Brad Allen,
    2025 Chapter President

Former Temple President Gives Moving Presentation About Nauvoo Temple

Former Temple President Gives Moving Presentation About Nauvoo Temple

by Jerry Johnson

The Guest speaker for our February Dinner gathering was James McArthur, former president of the Nauvoo Temple, and his wife Denise.  He shared many spiritual experiences surrounding the rebuilding of the Nauvoo Temple such as when descendents of William Weeks, the original architect of the temple, came to President Gordon B. Hinckley, shortly before the announcement of the rebuilding of the temple, and asked if they could donate to the Church the actual architectural drawings their great, great grandfather used to build the original Nauvoo temple. As a result, the modern Nauvoo Temple is a duplicate of the Original temple. 

The present-day saints living in Nauvoo were told they were welcome to donate whatever monies they wanted to the rebuilding and were also told they would be allowed to work on the temple.  They responded with willing hands, full hearts, and their pocket books.

4th Grade Essay Contest Winner for March: Sebbastion Robledo

4th Grade Essay Contest Winner for March: Sebbastion Robledo

4th Grade Essay Contest Winner For January:  David Beckstrand

4th Grade Essay Contest Winner For January: David Beckstrand