Public Works
Parowan, a pioneer industrial center
was settled in 1851. Water for manufacturing
and industry was carried by wooden flume
from the canyon to the fort. Along this
water line industries were established
known as the public works. Among these
were cabinet shop, tannery, gun and machine
shop, blacksmith shop, wooden tub and
bucket factory, pottery factory, saddle
and harness shop and shoe shop. Located
inside the forst was grist burr mill.
Monument erected on grist mill site.
Iron County Company
