Cedar City Historic District

Cedar City Historic District is a registered heritage area containing around 172 buildings spread across several blocks from Shakespeare Lane to 200 South and between 100 West and 300 West. The collection includes residential and public buildings that preserve the town's appearance from the late 1800s onward.

The town was founded in 1851 to mine iron ore, an ambitious project led by Mormon settlers under Brigham Young's direction. By the late 1800s, sheep ranching became the dominant economic activity, bringing prosperity and growth to the community.

The district displays a range of building styles from the late 1800s through early 1900s, including Tudor Revival, Bungalows, and American Craftsman homes. This architectural mix reflects different periods of community growth and changing tastes among residents.

The area is best explored on foot, with visitors walking marked routes through the streets at their own pace. Most buildings are located close together, so a visit involves several hours of walking through well-kept residential blocks.

The area marks the location of the first iron mining operations west of the Mississippi River, a major milestone in early American industrial history. This mining venture was a bold experiment that transformed into a thriving town in the desert.

Location: Cedar City

GPS coordinates: 37.67306,-113.06139

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:43