WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Washington County, Utah)
MOSES ANDRUS HOME
St. George, Utah
LOCATION
139 North 100 WestSt. George, UT 84770
DESCRIPTION
TBDHISTORY
The Moses Andrus home was built during the mid 1880's by Moses Andrus. He built the house for his bride, Orpha Morris, the daughter of a pioneer merchant. The actual construction was done by brother-in-law George F. Whitehead.The house had two stories, with a black lava rock foundation. After the foundation was laid, it was allowed to settle for one year before any more work was done. This was supposed to insure the house against cracking, and it was the proud boast of the Andrus family that the precaution succeeded. The gound floor contained the usual spacious four rooms, living room, dining room, kitchen and bedroom. The upstairs rooms were, the same size.
The Andrus family lived in this house until their deaths, more than fifty years after the house's construction. Their six children were born and raised within the walls.
The house remained in the ownership of the family until recently when it was sold and restored as a business establishment.
BIOGRAPHY
Moses Andrus was a pioneer cattleman. He was the son of James Andrus, pioneer cattle baron and civic leader.PHOTOS
WCHS photos:WCHS-00570 Jon Bowcutt sketch of the Moses Andrus Home
REFERENCES
Historical Buildings of Washington County (Volume 2), pp. 32-33.Landmark and Historic Sites: City of St. George
First Edition, January 2, 2009, pp. 22-1 through 22-5
Compiled by the St. George Community Development Department
Landmark and Historic Sites: Informational Guide of Historical Sites within the City of St. George
Second Edition, Revised 2011, pp. 37-38
Compiled by the St. George Community Development Department