Iron County, Administrative division in southwestern Utah, United States
Iron County extends across 3,301 square miles of terrain, featuring mountains, forests, and desert landscapes between Cedar City and Parowan.
The county received its name from iron ore deposits discovered in 1850, leading to the establishment of mining operations and the first permanent settlements.
The Southern Paiute Indian Reservation in Cedar City preserves the heritage of indigenous peoples who inhabited the Parowan Valley for generations.
Interstate 15 connects the major population centers of Iron County, providing access to recreational areas, state parks, and Brian Head Ski Resort.
Cedar Breaks National Monument within Iron County displays limestone formations rising over 2,000 feet, creating natural amphitheaters in the Markagunt Plateau.
Location: Utah
Inception: 1852
Capital city: Parowan
Shares border with: Washington County, Kane County, Garfield County, Beaver County, Lincoln County
Website: http://ironcounty.net
GPS coordinates: 37.86000,-113.28000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:44
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