Ivins Historical Society

Ivins Historical Society Celebrating our beautiful town of Ivins

I love the simple beauty found here in Ivins.
06/07/2026

I love the simple beauty found here in Ivins.

Who remembers going to school in Santa Clara? What are some of the activities that you remember? I loved Halloween and...
05/05/2026

Who remembers going to school in Santa Clara? What are some of the activities that you remember? I loved Halloween and May day.

05/05/2026

**Share Your Ivins Story**

Do you remember what Ivins was like when you first arrived?
The red mountain at sunrise… quiet roads… neighbors who felt like family?

We’re gathering stories, memories, and photos from those who have lived in Ivins—past and present. Whether it’s a childhood memory, a family tradition, or a moment that made Ivins feel like home, we would love to hear from you.

Your story will help preserve the history and heart of our community for future generations.

📸 Submit your memories, photos, or stories today
📍 Help us keep the spirit of Ivins alive

**Every story matters. Every memory counts.**

Here is a photo of the Weston and Fern Hafen family. I remember walking to the Hafens' store to purchase treats. It is w...
05/03/2026

Here is a photo of the Weston and Fern Hafen family. I remember walking to the Hafens' store to purchase treats. It is with condolence that we will soon welcome Donita, the baby in the photo, home as she recently passed away and will be buried here in Ivins.

Ivins 1993
04/30/2026

Ivins 1993

Greetings everyone. We need your help. We are looking for old photos, stories, and ideas for our new website. Please ...
04/29/2026

Greetings everyone. We need your help. We are looking for old photos, stories, and ideas for our new website. Please send your items to [email protected]

Thank you to Gary Pendleton for sharing this panoramic photo form 1986

Now accepting applications for the the new Ivins Youth Council!
02/21/2022

Now accepting applications for the the new Ivins Youth Council!

It’s always a good day to be grateful for water and the convenience of it. How did Ivins first get water? By a lot of h...
11/03/2019

It’s always a good day to be grateful for water and the convenience of it. How did Ivins first get water? By a lot of hard work, time, and sacrifice...

Excerpt from “Lillie and Milo Ence ‘Pioneer Stalwarts’” by Kay & Ellen Ence page 91-92

“In the fall of 1909, Leo A. Snow and Clarence S Jarvis (both civil engineers), conceived the idea of bringing water from the Santa Clara creek on to the Santa Clara Bench for irrigation purposes...The first ground for the canal was broken in June of 1911. Work did not commence in earnest until that fall, when most of the spring and summer work was over on the farms. This was a great undertaking, since there were eight miles of canal to be built, some of it along steep mountain sides, and some over deep ravines that would have to be flumed or syphoned...Teams, plows, and scrapers along with shovels were used. The men worked early and late. They would leave Santa Clara Monday morning with their teams, wagons, and provisions to do them an entire week. Friday or Saturday evening, they would return home to spend Sunday and again stock up with provisions for the next week...The Canal was not finished until some time in 1914. It was a joyous day when the water first came through the canal on to the bench. Some time after this, Edward R. Frei Sr., conceived the idea of building a storage pond or reservoir. The filings were made some time during the year 1917.”

Heritage days!! Festivities begin TOMORROW!! Come celebrate!! A lot of free entertainment and always a good time.
09/05/2019

Heritage days!! Festivities begin TOMORROW!! Come celebrate!! A lot of free entertainment and always a good time.

If there is one thing we all love about our town, it’s that it rests under our beautiful big red mountain! We wanna see ...
08/30/2019

If there is one thing we all love about our town, it’s that it rests under our beautiful big red mountain! We wanna see your best Red Mountain pictures!! Tag us in your posts so we can see them!!!

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