Territorial Statehouse - #16

The Utah Territorial Statehouse and Museum is an old building built from 1852-55 as commissioned by Brigham Young and paid for by the federal government.  The Territorial Statehouse is located in Fillmore and was intended to be the capitol building for the new State of Deseret.  The plans for the new Statehouse showed many more wings and a large dome.  The project was abandoned in 1855 after the federal government refused to provide more money for the project.  The Territorial legislature held one session at the Territorial Statehouse in 1855.  In 1858, the seat of government was returned to Salt Lake City.  The Statehouse is now a museum with lots of old pictures and some artifacts from early pioneers.  I think it is worth a walk through.  Friendly staff and admission is only $2.  No camping facilities.

Location:  Approximately 141 miles south of Salt Lake City in Fillmore, Utah.  Take exit 167 off of I-15 heading south.

Two Stars**

Territorial Statehouse and Museum