Dixie (Utah)
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Dixie (Utah) is a nickname for the warm, southwestern corner of Utah known for its red rock landscapes, early Mormon pioneer settlements, and a climate and culture distinct from the rest of the state.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Dixie (Utah) canonical | 1 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
nickname
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region ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Dixie High School (St. George, Utah)
NERFINISHED
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Dixie State College of Utah (former name of Utah Tech University) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| borderedBy | Arizona NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| climateType |
hot-summer climate
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semi-arid ⓘ |
| contains |
Hurricane, Utah
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Ivins, Utah NERFINISHED ⓘ La Verkin, Utah NERFINISHED ⓘ Santa Clara, Utah NERFINISHED ⓘ St. George, Utah NERFINISHED ⓘ Toquerville, Utah NERFINISHED ⓘ Washington County, Utah NERFINISHED ⓘ parts of Iron County, Utah ⓘ |
| controversy | use of the name "Dixie" due to associations with the American South and slavery ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| culturalIdentity |
LDS pioneer traditions
ⓘ
regional festivals and events ⓘ |
| economicActivity |
construction
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retirement community development ⓘ service industry ⓘ tourism ⓘ |
| geology |
Colorado Plateau margin
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Mojave Desert transition zone NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
Latter-day Saint pioneer heritage
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desert environment ⓘ milder winters than most of Utah ⓘ red sandstone formations ⓘ |
| historicalAssociation | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| knownFor |
distinct culture within Utah
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early Mormon pioneer settlements ⓘ red rock landscapes ⓘ warm climate ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Utah
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southwestern Utah NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| near |
Grand Canyon region
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Nevada NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nicknameFor | southwestern corner of Utah ⓘ |
| nicknameOrigin | 19th-century Mormon pioneer cotton-growing efforts ⓘ |
| partOf | Intermountain West NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| populationTrend | rapid growth since late 20th century ⓘ |
| timeZone | Mountain Time Zone ⓘ |
| tourismAttraction |
Snow Canyon State Park vicinity
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Zion National Park vicinity ⓘ |
| transportation | served by Interstate 15 ⓘ |
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