Meaning "Evil Water" in an Indian language, it was first called "Mother Town of the South". As southern Utah's first settlement in 1851, it provided settlers for other towns. Read more Parowan history.

Most Famous For: Year-round gateway to Brian Head Ski and Summer Resort and Cedar Breaks National Monument; Parowan Gap Petroglyphs.

Population: 1,873

Elevation: 5,990

Visitor Information: City Office, 73 N. Main, 435-477-8190, or
888-PAROWAN

City Parks:
• City Park, 15 S. Main
• Lion's Club Park, 300 E. 200 S.

Churches: Assembly of Jesus Christ, Baptist, LDS

Medical Services:
• Canyon View Medical Clinic, 15 E. 400 N., 435-477-3317
• Parowan Medical Clinic, 450 E. Clinic Way, 435-477-3344
• Rocky Mountain Dental Clinic, 14 N. Main, 435-477-3335

Auto Services: 7 gas stations, 4 auto repair

Bus Stations:
• Greyhound, Fentons, 20 N. Main, 435-477-3421
• East Airport Road, 435-477-8911