Rock Art! along the I-15 corridor, Washington County, UT

Utah and Washington County have a rich history of human occupation dating back over 10,000 years. There are over 89,000 documented archaeological sites and over 4,400 documented rock arts site in the state, many in Washington County. Many of the archaeological sites in Washington Country are in danger from the rapid population growth and development in the area. Rock art is a form of visual communication. To begin to understand these images, one must understand the people who created it. The talk will begin with a brief discussion of the many Native populations that have inhabited the area and why they may have created the rock art. The talk will continue with a discussion of the rock art located along the I-15 corridor, that includes the Leeds / Silver Reef area. The talk will conclude with some comments about dangers facing cultural resources and what we can do to preserve the cultural resources in the area. Education of the public is key - beginning with the children and through talks like this one. The Silver Reef Museum has monthly events held at the rebuilt old Cosmopolitan Building, next to the museum in the Silver Reef Ghost Town, in Leeds UT. We are a 501c3, fully donation funded, and we greatly appreciate your donations. www.silverreefutah.org