Utah's First Territorial Capital, Fillmore is located on I-15 just north of I-70, 150 miles south of Salt Lake City. Fillmore is considered the "last frontier" for growth in the state of Utah. The community was named by an act of the Utah Territorial Legislature signed by Brigham Young in 1851, honoring President Millard Fillmore. Nearby Fish lake National Forest provides biking, fishing and hunting with spectacular views of the Pahvant Valley. Best Western Fillmore Utah.
Things to do in Fillmore
Fishlake National Forest
This forest is a paradise for its beautiful aspen forests, Scenic Byways, and trails for motorized and non-motorized use. Fishlake offers Elk hunting, as well as mackinaw and rainbow trout fishing. Recreation offers include scenic drives, mountain biking, snowmobiling, ATV use, and hiking. The Fish-Lake Johnson valley area boasts spectacular mountain lake fishing in 3,000 acres of lakes and reservoirs, along with picnic areas and boating. Call 435-896-9233 for more information.
Territorial Statehouse
Mormon colonizer Brigham Young chose the settlement of Fillmore to be the seat of the territorial government and eventually to become the state capital. The Territorial Statehouse had barely been completed when it was judged impractical to have a capital city 150 miles south of the major population center. The Territorial Statehouse is now a State Park and museum. Call 435-864-4316 for more information.