Where Toquerville Is
Toquerville is a city in east-central Washington County, in a valley along Ash Creek at the base of a hill capped with black lava rock. State Route 17 runs through town, linking La Verkin to the south with Interstate 15, which it meets about 2.5 miles north of town at Exit 27, which the city calls the northern gateway to Zion National Park. The city reports an elevation of about 3,394 feet.
History
Settlers led by Joshua T. Willis arrived in 1858 and built cabins along Ash Creek near the village of the Paiute chief Toquer, and the town took his name; the city and the county historical society both say "toquer" means black, after the dark volcanic rock nearby. By 1859 there were 19 families, and 41 by 1864. Toquerville had one of the first post offices in southern Utah and an early cotton gin, and it became known for fruit, especially figs. It served as the Kane County seat before boundary changes returned it to Washington County (about 1883). It was a town until the end of 2000, when it became a city. The 2020 census counted 1,870 residents.
Homes and Character
The 2020 census classed most of Toquerville as rural. Homes range from pioneer-era properties near the old town center to newer subdivisions on the surrounding slopes. Lots, irrigation, and HOA rules vary widely, so compare each property on its own terms. The main street through town is Toquer Boulevard (State Route 17), which some maps label Toquerville Boulevard.
Recreation
The travertine cascades known as Toquerville Falls (historically Twin Falls) sit on La Verkin Creek on public land a few miles northeast of town, not in Toquerville itself, and are reached by a rough, unpaved road up Spring Drive that needs a high-clearance vehicle; four-wheel drive is recommended. Kolob Canyons in Zion National Park is reached from I-15 to the north.
Schools
Washington County School District assigns schools by address, and Hurricane-area boundaries have shifted as new phases are built. Confirm the current elementary, intermediate, middle, and high school for a specific home with the district before you rely on it.
What to Check Before Buying in Toquerville Neighborhoods
- Whether the lot has an HOA, CC&Rs, or neither
- Irrigation shares, water source, and septic or sewer
- Condition and renovation needs of historic homes
- Slope, drainage, and lava-rock soils on hillside lots
- Current school assignments for the address
Todd Cirrito, REALTOR® with The Burnett Group at CENTURY 21 Everest, can help you compare Toquerville Neighborhoods homes with nearby options and review the HOA, zoning, and lot details of each property. Search Toquerville homes for sale or contact Todd to plan a tour.