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Show St. George City Clock The census of St. George taken in 1862 showed that there were in the whole new city only five timepieces, there was a sundial on the public square which gave a general idea of the hour, but meetings were scheduled by the general time of day they were to be held.. Troubles multiplied and the authorities decided that they must install a clock in the new Tabernacle which was being erected, which is now located at the corner of Main Street and Tabernacle in St George. The clock was ordered from England and the bell was cast in New York. The clock struck for the first time at 10 am on November 15, 18731 From that hour the life of the citizens was regulated by the clock. The bell was rung a half hour before a meeting was scheduled to begin, so that those living far out in the valley would have time to get to church before the stroke of the hour, when the meeting began. |