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| Landmark #7 | Millard County | Visited: June 28, 2014 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The Territorial Statehouse Museum! |
| What makes it historical? | THE PLAQUE SAYS: Creating Fillmore City and Millard County, the territorial legislature of Utah selected Pahvant Valley as capitol site Oct. 29, 1851. This spot was selected by Gov. Brigham Young. Construction work began in 1852. Truman O. Angell, architect, and Anson Call, supervisor. This south wing was used by the fifth territorial legislature Oct. 10, 1855. In 1856, the seat of government was moved to Salt Lake City. Later used as court house and county headquarters. Restored in 1928 and dedicated as state museum July 24, 1930. Custodians: Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
OTHER TIDBITS: The battle for Utah statehood was long and drawn out (a roughly 50-year battle)! The US government wasn’t too keen on Mormon polygamy practices and even sent the army to put a stop to it in 1857, but ultimately, they could not stop these hearty pioneers from demanding statehood! While it wasn’t until Grover Cleveland’s term that Utah finally attained statehood, Millard Fillmore was the first to acknowledge it as a US territory, and therefore, it was appropriate for Brigham Young to establish Millard County and the City of Fillmore as the territorial seat of government! This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| How do I find it? | Listed Directions: 50 W. Capitol Ave Fillmore, UT 84631 Annotations: From Beaver: ~55mi (89km) — 1hrs |
| When should I go? | The state park and museum are open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM! |