This Folkart of the Green Gate Village is by renowned artist Eric DowdleGreen Gate Village Historic Inn, is one of Utah's "hidden treasures". Behind the green gates you'll discover 14 buildings with nine beautifully restored historic homes nestled in a garden-like setting around the "Village Green".
What is the history behind the name “Green Gate” Village? In 1877, Brigham Young ordered white paint for the new St. George Temple. When the shipment finally arrived by wagon he was disappointed to learn that the paint was green, not white. Unable to return it, he gave the green paint to local St. George residents to gild their gates and fences. Only one of those green gates still remain from a 130 years ago and is on display in the formal garden of the Green Gate Village. The other gates surrounding the Village are patterned after this treasured original.
What is the history behind the name “Green Gate” Village? In 1877, Brigham Young ordered white paint for the new St. George Temple. When the shipment finally arrived by wagon he was disappointed to learn that the paint was green, not white. Unable to return it, he gave the green paint to local St. George residents to gild their gates and fences. Only one of those green gates still remain from a 130 years ago and is on display in the formal garden of the Green Gate Village. The other gates surrounding the Village are patterned after this treasured original.
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