Nation For nearly 160 years, St. George has been known as Utah’s ‘Dixie.’ The name is all over the city. Is it time to change? July 3, 2020 Terell Wilkins, St. George Spectrum & Daily News Comments Off on For nearly 160 years, St. George has been known as Utah’s ‘Dixie.’ The name is all over the city. Is it time to change? The word "Dixie" is everywhere in St. George, Utah. The controversy over its Confederate ties is back in the public eye — but it's not a new debate.