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 Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum Posted by:  brwhiz
N 38° 58.067 W 112° 19.500
12S E 385212 N 4314036
The Statehouse museum in Fillmore displays historical exhibits relating to the creation of Utah Territory and the part Fillmore played as the Territory's first capital.
Waymark Code: WMB60B
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2011
Views: 7
A marker on the front of the building, placed by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Reads:
Daughters of Utah Pioneers
No. 7
Erected August 3, 1935
Utah's First Capitol
Creating Fillmore City and Millard County the Territorial Legislature of Utah selected Pahvant Valley, as Capitol site October 29, 1851. This spot was selected by Governor 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 October 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
Millard County Company
Theme:
Cultural History of Utah's first Territorial capital.
Street Address:
Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum
50 West Capitol Avenue
Filmore, UT 84631
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sunday - Closed
Cost: 2.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Medium
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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