Fillmore in Millard County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Emphasis on Education
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, August 16, 2024
1. Emphasis on Education Marker
Three different education facilities existed on the this block at the same time.
The Statehouse functions as a Presbyterian Mission School for several years after the Civil War. Their primary goal was to eliminate polygamy by educating the children. The mission school had minimal affect on polygamy but educated many children.
The Little Rock Schoolhouse was completed in 1870 as Fillmore's first public school. Even after the school population outgrew the building it continued to be used in some capacity by the school district until it became part of the state park in 1971. It has out survived several other schools on the block.
The old County Courthouse, which stood on the Southwest corner of this block, was used as the Millard academy. It was operated by the Mormon church and served as the only equivalent to a high school in the area for several years.
Erected by Utah State Divison of Parks and Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 38° 58.76′ N, 112° 19.394′ W. Marker is in Fillmore, Utah, in Millard
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Regionally, this marker is in the Central Utah Valleys and in the West Desert. It is also in the American Mountain West and in Colorado Plateau. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dominguez - Escalante Trail (here, next to this marker); Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Fillmore's Adobe Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fillmore Pioneer Fort (approx. Ύ mile away); Fillmore Armory (approx. Ύ mile away); Edward Partridge, Jr. House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Utahs First Capitol (approx. 0.8 miles away); Utah's First Capital (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fillmore.
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, August 16, 2024
2. Emphasis on Education Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
