WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Washington County, Utah)
THE DIXIE NAME CONTROVERSY
in Utah's Dixie
ISSUES - VALUE OF THE DIXIE NAME
The "Dixie Spirit" that evolved in southern Utah became a strong motivating and cohesive force.The Dixie name has come to represent that spirit and has been integrated into the culture of the area.
The Dixie name is a constant symbol and reminder of the unusual and proud history of southern Utah.
ISSUES - PROBLEMS WITH THE DIXIE NAME
Many people outside of southern Utah don't understand the difference between Utah's Dixie and theConfederate Dixie.
Some people, even if they do understand the difference, choose to ignore it to provide further attention to
their grievances related to the Confederate Dixie.
The origin of the Dixie name was the Confederate Dixie name and many people incorrectly assume that
negative features of the Confederate Dixie came along with the name.
REFERENCES
Wikipeia article on Dixie (Utah)Letter to the Editor
By Heber Jones, November 10, 2012
Time To Get Real In Dixie
By Heber Jones, December 2012
Confederate soldiers come tumbling down; Dixie State College feeling the heat?
Article by Chris Caldwell, St. George News, December 6, 2012
Utah's Dixie had no sympathy for South
By Thomas G. Alexander
The Salt Lake Tribune, December 16, 2012
Don't be offended by 'Dixie' name
By Wiilliam Way
The Spectrum, December 20, 2012
Consider background on 'Dixie' name
By Douglas D. Alder
The Spectrum, December 31, 2012
No reason to drop Dixie from school's name
By Gregory A. Prince
The Salt Lake Tribune, January 1, 2013
Don't erase 'Dixie' as part of our past and future
By Jerold L. Hagen
The Spectrum, [Date ?]
What's in a name? Interlocal board, community members discuss Dixie Center St. George name change
Article by Hollie Stark, St. George News, June 30, 2020
Dixie State University to consider dropping 'Dixie' from its name
Article by The Associated Press, St. George News, July 1, 2020
'You're not going to get rid of racism': 80-year-old woman organizes protest to 'Protect Utah's Dixie'
Article by Ryne Williams, St. George News, July 2, 2020
For nearly 160 years, St. George has been known as Utah's 'Dixie.' The name is all over the city.
Is it time to change?
Article by Terrell Wilkins, St. George Spectrum & Daily News, July 3, 2020
Letter to the Editor, St. George News
By H. C. Jones, July 7, 2020
St. George 'Dixie' debate rekindled
Article by Terell Wilkins, Southern Utah Weekly Spotlight, 7/12/2020
UPDATED: ‘It can be offensive’: Dixie getting dropped from name of regional medical center
Article by Chris Reed, St. George News, July 16, 2020
Defending 'Dixie', Rally to protect city's nickname draws huge St. George crowd
Article by Terell Wilkins, Southern Utah Weekly Spotlight, 7/19/2020
Letter to the Editor, The Spectrum & Daily News
By H. C. Jones, 7/24/2020
History behind 'Dixie' debate
Article by Kaitlyn Bancroft, Southern Utah Weekly Spotlight, 7/26/2020
Letter to the Editor, St. George News
By H. C. Jones, 7/28/2020
St. George Marine Corps League seemingly stuck on renaming its detachment
Article by David Louis, St. George News, 8/11/2020
The Dixie State University name survey is fishing for negative reactions
Letter to the Editor, St. George News, 10/27/2020
Dixie State University 'Dixie' Name Impact Study
Cicero Higher Ed, 12/13/2020
'A difficult day': Dixie State University Board of Trustees votes to recommend university name change
Article by Hollie Stark, St. George News, 12/14/2020
'We all have connections here': Dixie State president, stakeholders speak on university name change
Article by Hollie Stark, St. George News, 12/15/2020
Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously votes to recommend an institutional name change for Dixie State University
Article by Hollie Stark, St. George News, 12/18/2020
New year starts with new name for St. George's hospital
Article by Chris Reed, St. George News, 1/3/2021
Letters to the Editor: Southern Utah residents sound off on Dixie State name change
Letters to the Editor by Bruce Church and Joanie Corry, St. George News, 1/3/2021
Letter to St. George area residents about dropping the Dixie from Dixie State University
From Dixie State University received about January 10, 2021
'We're proud of it': Students, community members gather to protest name change of Dixie State University
Article by Megan Webber, St. George News, 1/11/2021
Dixie State, city of St. George apply to include local landmarks on National Register of Historic Places
Article by Megan Webber, St. George News, 1/21/2021
'A brand should never hurt': Dixie State University hosts discussion on 'Dixie' name change
Article by Hollie Stark, St. George News, 1/21/2021
Letter to the Editor: Can you hear us? Our student perspective on the Dixie State name change
Letter to the Editor, St. George News, 1/30/2021
FOX 13 News 360: Why Utahns support or oppose renaming Dixie State University
By Amy Nay, 2/7/2021
Dixie State University Name Recommendation Process
The steps to be taken in selecting the name of the university.
Dixie State University Name Process & Community Survey
This webpage and linked pages contain a lot of information about the process.
The Elite vs Dixie and Us, Letter to the Editor, The Spectrum (Unpublished)
By Heber Jones, Sent 3/9/2021
Dixie Name Change, Letter to the Editor, Salt Lake Tribune (Unpublished)
By Heber C. Jones, Sent 3/14/2021
Letter to the Editor, The Spectrum and the St. George News (Unpublished)
By Heber Jones, Sent 4/4/2021
Letter to the Editor, The Spectrum and the St. George News (Unpublished)
By Heber Jones, Sent 4/22/2021
Dixie State shares results from name change focus groups narrowing possible theme
Article by Megan Webber, St. George News, 6/2/2021
Dixie State name recommendation committee votes to ditch 'Dixie' as other themes are considered
Press Release, St. George News, 6/7/2021
Dixie State University naming recommendation committee votes on new name
St. George News, 6/14/2021
Time To Get Real in Dixie
By H. C. Jones
Letter to the Editor (Lauren Gustus), Salt Lake Tribune
By Heber C. Jones, Sent 6/15/2021
Dixie As We Found It
A poem by Heber C. Jones, June 2021
E-mail from Richard Kohler to the Dixie State University Administration
Subject: Utah Polytechnic State University is a Terrible Name
June 18, 2021
E-mail from Marti Hafen to the Dixie State University Administration
Subject: DSU Name Change
June 21, 2021
'Dixie' supporters, other university name change critics protest proposed 'Utah Polytechnic State'
Article by Ammon Teare, St. George News, 6/24/2021
Board of trustees unanimously votes to change Dixie State to Utah Tech University
Article by Ammon Teare, St. George News, 6/29/2021
Why Utah Tech University and what does this mean for students?
Article by Ammon Teare, St. George News, 6/30/2021
Letter from the Dixie State University Trustees about the name change
July 2, 2021
Community members, Dixie State alumni unite for 'Keep the Name!' event promoting local heritage
St. George News, 10/17/2021
'The name change is unnecessary': County Commission passes resolution to keep 'Dixie' in university name
Article by Mori Kessler, St. George News, 11/2/2021
Supporters and opponents of the Dixie State name change show up for last chance public hearing
Article by Ammon Teare, St. George News, 11/9/2021