Provost gave his name (phonetically) to the Provo River and the city of Provo.
The Provo River has carved out the canyon over time along with the forces of erosion.
The city of Provo and the Provo River are named after him.
The residential community is located just off U.S. Highway 189 and near the Provo River.
Conservationists wanted to maintain the natural state of the Provo River.
A month later, the state awarded the $1.725 billion contract to Provo River.
In addition, a mill site on the Provo River was available that could provide both water and power for wool-making.
There was no sound of rushing water from the Provo River.
In fact, there was no Provo River!
At it deepest point, the slide measured fifty feet, and it extended to the canyon walls on the opposite side, damming the Provo River.