Hurricane City

In the 1860's Erastus Snow girded his buggy with ropes and lowered it over the side of a hill, effecting a shortcut to St. George. A sudden whirlwind tore the top off the buggy. "Well, that was a hurricane!' exclaimed Snow, "We'll call this place Hurricane Hill." Read more Hurricane history.

Most Famous For: Fruit and pecans.

Attractions: Zion National Park; Quail Creek State Park

Population: 3,915

Elevation: 3,266

Visitor Information: 58 N. 200 E. (435) 635-2811

City Parks: Heritage Park, 35 W. State; City Park 150 N. Main

Churches: Baptist, Jehovah's Witness, LDS, Presbyterian, Seventh Day Adventist

Medical Services: Hurricane Medical Center, 90 S. 799 W. (435) 635-4485

Auto Services: 5 gas stations (24 hour), 5 auto repair (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)