Fillmore, city in and county seat of Millard County, Utah, United States
Fillmore is a small city in Millard County, Utah, serving as the county seat with approximately 2,250 residents. The town features 19th-century homes, well-maintained parks, and sits near the Pahvant Mountain Range, offering hiking trails, ATV routes, and fishing in nearby streams and lakes.
Fillmore was founded in 1851 and briefly served as Utah's first territorial capital before the legislature relocated to Salt Lake City. The town was planned by Brigham Young and other lawmakers, and a striking red sandstone statehouse was completed in 1855 but never finished according to its original design.
The town's name honors President Millard Fillmore and reflects the era of early American settlement in the territory. Walking through Fillmore today, you notice how residents take pride in preserving the old buildings and historical sites that connect them to this pioneer heritage.
Fillmore is located approximately 175 km (109 miles) south of Salt Lake City and is easily accessible by car. The town provides parks for leisure, a golf course, and straightforward access to hiking trails, fishing spots, and campgrounds in the nearby mountains.
The mountains surrounding Fillmore hold abandoned lava tubes and Pahvant Butte, an extinct volcano with a distinctive peak that rises above the landscape. South of town, the historic Cove Fort built from black basalt in 1867 stands as a well-preserved reminder of early pioneer settlement and frontier life.
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