Cedar City, Mountain city in Utah, United States
Cedar City stands at an elevation of 1,782 meters in Iron County, Utah, situated between Salt Lake City and Las Vegas on Interstate 15.
Mormon pioneers established Cedar City on November 11, 1851, to access iron deposits and coal resources, leading to the construction of an iron works facility.
The Utah Shakespeare Festival takes place annually in Cedar City, bringing theatrical performances and artistic events to Southern Utah University's campus.
Cedar City connects travelers to multiple national parks, including Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon, through regular shuttle services and transportation options.
The city maintains a traditional irrigation system through Coal Creek, distributing water for residential gardens across the community throughout growing seasons.
Location: Iron County
Inception: November 11, 1851
Elevation above the sea: 1,782 m
Shares border with: Enoch
Website: http://cedarcity.org
GPS coordinates: 37.68250,-113.07444
Latest update: May 28, 2025 14:46
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Kolob Canyons
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Eccles Coliseum
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Old Iron Town
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Kolob Reservoir
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Brian Head
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Ashdown Gorge Wilderness
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Horse Ranch Mountain
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Iron Mountain
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Parowan Meetinghouse
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Naturita Formation
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Parowan Gap Petroglyphs
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Fort Harmony
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Cedar Breaks National Monument Caretaker's Cabin
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Daniel R. and Sophia G. Page House
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William and Julia Lyman House
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Southern Utah Museum of Art
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Timber Creek Overlook Trail
29.7 km
Adams Memorial Shakespearean Theatre
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Parowan Gap
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Alpine Pond Trail
22.7 km
Kolob Canyons Visitor Center
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Arch Canyon
20.8 km
Cedar Canyon
2.5 kmReviews
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