Fillmore, Utah
Fillmore is a city of 2,676 people in Millard County, Utah, founded in 1851.
Why visit Fillmore
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 9 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Edward and Elizabeth Partridge House, Fillmore City Cemetery and Paradise Golf Resort.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; December lows average 21°F, and about 62 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Fillmore
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fillmore
Fillmore is a city in and the county seat of Millard County, Utah, United States. The population was 2,592 at the 2020 United States census. It is named for the thirteenth U.S. President Millard Fillmore, who was in office when Millard County was created by the Utah Territorial legislature.
From the Wikipedia article Fillmore, Utah (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Edward and Elizabeth Partridge House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Fillmore, Utah
Fillmore City Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Cemetery in Fillmore, Utah
Peter and Jessie Huntsman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House in Fillmore, Utah
Utah Territorial Statehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic building in Fillmore, Utah, United States, now a museum
Fillmore American Legion Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum
Museum · 0.7 mi
Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Jan 01 off, Nov Th[4] off, Dec 25 off
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes12
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.3 mi
890 South 1100 West Street, Fillmore
Mo-Su 09:00-23:00; Th-Sa 09:00-24:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 2.2 mi
50 West Cedar Mountain Road, Fillmore
Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr 09:00-23:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
Iceberg Drive Inn
Fast food · Burger · 1.1 mi
930 South Highway 99, Fillmore
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Where to stay9
History
Fillmore, located near the geographic center of the territory, was originally built as the capital of Utah Territory. The Utah Territorial Legislature approved a plan to locate the capital in the Pahvant Valley. On October 28, 1851, Utah governor Brigham Young chose the specific site for Fillmore. Jesse W. Fox, that same day, surveyed the town. Anson Call headed the colonizing company that shortly followed; they built houses, a grist mill, and a sawmill. The capitol building was begun in 1852.
In the following years, some disagreements developed with the Native Americans in the area, but Brigham Young sent Dimick B. Huntington to the area, and he managed to negotiate peace. The region was considered a route, along the 38th parallel, for the transcontinental railroad. Captain John W. Gunnison, leading a military party surveying the region, was attacked by a band of Pahvants (Ute) west of Fillmore. Gunnison and seven of his men were killed (October 1853). During the 1860s, two forts, Fort Deseret and Cove Fort were constructed nearby as protection from Indian unrest.
In 1855, the territorial legislature met in Fillmore. However, in 1856, the legislature decided to move the Territorial Capital to the larger community of Salt Lake City.
From the History section of Fillmore, Utah on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Holy Family Catholic Mission
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
442 South 200 East Street, Fillmore
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare2
Map of Fillmore
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 21°F | 1.3 in | 11.9 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 1.4 in | 13.2 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 32°F | 1.6 in | 7.9 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 37°F | 1.7 in | 5.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 45°F | 1.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 53°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 60°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 60°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 51°F | 1.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 39°F | 1.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 29°F | 1.3 in | 8.2 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 21°F | 1.5 in | 12.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fillmore Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Millard County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-08-02: Widemouth 2 Fire (Fire)
- 2020-06-28: Canal Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-27: Clay Springs Fire (Fire)
- 2011-08-08: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fillmore Airport (FIL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Holden 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Kanosh 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Richfield 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Sigurd 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Aurora 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Elsinore 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Delta 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Centerfield 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- Ephraim 49 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Beaver 50 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Territorial Statehouse in Fillmore Utah, Unknown author, Public domain
- Fillmore Utah City Cemetery, Ntsimp, CC0
- Partridge House Fillmore Utah, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Huntsman House Fillmore Utah, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fillmore Utah American Legion Hall, Ntsimp, CC0
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