Toquerville, a city in east-central Washington County, Utah, was named for a local Paiute chief and has experienced significant growth since its early days of only 19 families in the late 1800s. Initially reliant on agriculture, its close location to Zion National Park has fostered a booming tourism industry. While it was still classified as a town during the 2000 census, Toquerville transitioned to city status by the end of that year.

Situated ten miles northwest of the city are the Pine Valley Mountains, where historical sawmills and shingle mills operated, contributing significantly to the building supplies of Washington County. State Highway 17, which cuts through Toquerville, serves as a major route for millions of tourists heading to Zion National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell, making the city an important gateway to the region’s natural wonders.

In recent years, Toquerville has seen a steady increase in population, now boasting over seven hundred residents. To accommodate future growth, the town has annexed additional land, including Anderson Junction. The climate of Toquerville features light snowfall, typically brief and scant, with winters marked by occasional strong northern winds. The area enjoys mild, pleasant spring and fall seasons with the characteristic warm days and cool nights of a dry desert. Rain is infrequent, humidity is low, and local conversations often revolve around the weather.