The Dixie Hillside D, located in Saint George, Washington County and constructed in 1915 is locally significant under Criterion A in the area of Social History. The Hillside “D” was originally constructed to commemorate “Founders Day” for what was then Dixie Academy. This has become an annual community event to demonstrate school and civic pride. A week-long celebration takes place each spring commemorating the founding of the institution in 1911. The culminating event of the celebration was, and still is, the annual whitewashing of the “D” to help keep the stark white appearance against the black basalt and red sand hillside. The “D” is a very prominent marker for the Saint George City. Even though it was constructed primarily for Dixie Academy (currently Dixie State University), it is more of a symbol for the entire city, often shown in advertisements and promotional media for the community. Although the object’s appearance has slightly changed incrementally over time, it still retains its overall historical integrity in all seven aspects. The period of significance begins in 1915, the original date of construction and ends fifty years ago, in 1972. The tradition continues to be recognized today by students, alumni, and community members with a week of events at Dixie State University.