Fillmore in Millard County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Utah's First Capital
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, August 16, 2024
1. Utah's First Capital Marker
On September 8, 1851 Govenor Brigham Young placed his cane on the North East corner of this block and designated this geographically centered location as Utah's capital. The large open space, water and building materials were favorable for settlement. In a political move, the Govenor named the town Fillmore and the county Millard after President Millard Fillmore.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 8, 1851.
Location. 38° 58.051′ N, 112° 19.498′ W. Marker is in Fillmore, Utah, in Millard County. It is on West Capitol Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fillmore UT 84631, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vision vs. Reality (here, next to this marker); Utahs First Capitol (a few steps from this marker); Territorial Capitol (a few steps from this marker); Built with Pride (a few steps from this marker); Land of the Yuta (within shouting distance of this marker); From Capital to Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Little Rock Schoolhouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fillmore Armory (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fillmore.
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, August 16, 2024
2. Utah's First Capital Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 18 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.
