Fillmore

Fillmore is a city in Ventura County, California, located in the Santa Clara River Valley and surrounded by citrus orchards and farm fields. The town sits at the base of San Cayetano Mountain within the Topatopa Mountains range, forming part of the region's agricultural landscape.

The town was founded in 1887 when the Southern Pacific Railroad established a station and named it after superintendent J.A. Fillmore. It was officially incorporated in 1914 and grew into a hub for agricultural trade and commerce thanks to the railroad connection.

The Fillmore Historical Museum displays how the railroad and farming shaped daily life for generations of residents through exhibits of original equipment and period objects. Visitors can see how these two industries defined the community's identity and work.

The town is easy to navigate on foot and by car, with most historical attractions located close to one another. Visitors can explore the central areas in a few hours without needing specialized transportation or equipment.

The Railroad Visitor Center features a working train turntable, a rare machine that allowed crews to rotate locomotives in different directions for service and storage. This piece of 19th-century engineering still operates today and demonstrates the skill of railway builders from that era.

Location: Ventura County

Inception: July 10, 1914

Shares border with: Topatopa Mountains

Website: http://fillmoreca.com

GPS coordinates: 34.40139,-118.91778

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:09