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
The Cotton Mission Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers was established in December 1989 through sponsorship by the Hurricane Valley chapter, re-establishing the SUP’s presence in the central St. George metropolitan area after a previously existing Dixie Mission Chapter located in St. George had ceased operation. Over the years since, a number of exceptional community residents have served as leaders of the Cotton Mission Chapter, helping to build its ranks and establish its presence as a superlative organization for promoting local community heritage. The following are those presidents we have record of.
2025 C. Bradford Allen
2024 Roy Taylor
2023 Rick Erickson
2022 David Humphrey
2021 David Humphrey
2020 Dan McArthur
2019 Lloyd Carter
2018 Thad Stewart
2017 Ralph Atkin
2016 Bunk Robinson
2015 Royce Griffin
2014 Durant McArthur
2013 Don Burton
2012 John Matthews
2011 Robert “Bob” Thornley
2010 Roland Lee
2009 Stan Fisher
2008 Robert Webb
2007 David Rogers
2006 Robert Horrocks
2005 Lynn Niederhauser