National Register of Historic Places listings in Millard County, Utah facts for kids

Location of Millard County in Utah

This page lists all the special places in Millard County, Utah that are on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important buildings, sites, and objects across the United States that are worth saving because of their history or special design.

In Millard County, there are 32 places on this list. One of them is even more special and is called a National Historic Landmark. This means it's super important to the history of the whole country! One other place used to be on the list but was removed.

Current Listings

Archaeological Sites

Some of the places on the list are very old archaeological sites. These are spots where scientists have found clues about people who lived a long, long time ago.

Archeological Site No. 42Md300

This site is near the Sevier River southwest of Delta, Utah. It's a special spot where hundreds of tools and other items from ancient people, called Paleo-Indians, have been found. These finds help us learn about the very first people who lived in this area.

Cottonwood Wash (42 MD 183)

This is another important archaeological site located near Milford, Utah. It helps experts understand the history of the land and the people who lived there.

Deseret (42 MD 55)

Near the town of Deseret, Utah, this site is also protected because of its archaeological importance.

Mountain Home Wash

This site, near Milford, Utah, is another archaeological spot that helps us learn about the past.

Pharo Village

Located near Scipio, Utah, Pharo Village is an archaeological site that gives us clues about ancient communities.

Site 42 MD 284

This site near Fillmore, Utah is also an important archaeological location.

Historic Buildings and Structures

Many buildings in Millard County have been added to the National Register because of their unique history or architecture.

Thomas Clark and Millie Callister House

This historic house is located in Fillmore, Utah. It was built a long time ago and tells a story about the families who lived there.

Cove Fort

Cove Fort

Cove Fort is a historic fort located east of Interstate 15. It was built in 1867 by pioneers and is made of volcanic rock and lava. It was an important stop for travelers and a safe place during early settlement times.

Deseret Relief Society Hall

Deseret Relief Society Hall

This hall in Deseret, Utah was built in 1906. It was used by the Relief Society, a women's organization, for meetings and community events. It's a great example of early 20th-century architecture.

Desert Experimental Range Station Historic District

This historic district is located west of Milford, Utah. It includes buildings and areas that were part of a research station. Scientists studied the desert environment and how to use it for farming and ranching here.

Fillmore American Legion Hall

This hall in Fillmore, Utah was built for the American Legion, a group for military veterans. It has been a community gathering place for many years.

Fillmore City Cemetery

The cemetery in Fillmore, Utah is on the list because of its historical importance. It holds the graves of many early settlers and important people from the area.

Fort Deseret

Fort Deseret

Fort Deseret is a historic fort located south of Deseret, Utah. It was built in 1865 by early settlers to protect themselves. It's made of mud and straw bricks, called adobe.

George Hotel

George Hotel in Kanosh

The George Hotel in Kanosh, Utah is an old hotel that shows what travel and lodging were like in the past.

Hinckley High School Gymnasium

Hinckley High School Gymnasium

This old gym in Hinckley, Utah was part of the local high school. It's a reminder of school days long ago and the importance of sports and community events.

Peter and Jessie Huntsman House

Peter and Jessie Huntsman House

This house in Fillmore, Utah belonged to the Huntsman family. It's recognized for its historical value and how it represents homes from its time.

Kanosh Tithing Office

Kanosh Tithing Office

The Kanosh Tithing Office in Kanosh, Utah was a place where members of the local church would bring their tithes (donations). It's an important part of the town's religious and economic history.

Meadow Tithing Granary

This granary in Meadow, Utah was used to store grain given as tithing. It shows how communities supported each other in the past.

Millard Academy

Millard Academy

Millard Academy in Hinckley, Utah was an important school in the area. It played a big role in educating young people in the early 20th century.

Edward and Elizabeth Partridge House

Edward and Elizabeth Partridge House

This house in Fillmore, Utah belonged to Edward and Elizabeth Partridge. It's a historic home that tells a story about the early settlers of the area.

The Princess Recreation Hall-Lynndyl LDS Meetinghouse

This building in Lynndyl, Utah served as both a recreation hall and a church meetinghouse. It was a central place for fun and worship in the community.

Peter Quarnberg House

Peter Quarnberg House

The Peter Quarnberg House in Scipio, Utah is a historic home that shows the style of houses built in the area a long time ago.

Merien and Rosabelle Robins House

Merien and Rosabelle Robins House

This house in Scipio, Utah is another example of the historic homes in the county, recognized for its architectural and historical value.

Scipio Town Hall

Scipio Town Hall

The Scipio Town Hall in Scipio, Utah is an important building for the town's government and community events. It has been a central part of Scipio for many years.

Thuesen-Petersen House

This historic house in Scipio, Utah is recognized for its historical importance and unique design.

Utah Territorial Capitol

Utah Territorial Capitol

This building in Fillmore, Utah is very special! It was the first capitol building for the Utah Territory. Even though it was only used for a short time, it's a huge part of Utah's history.

Van's Hall

Van's Hall in Delta

Van's Hall in Delta, Utah was a popular place for community gatherings, dances, and other events. It played an important role in the social life of the town.

Important Historic Sites

Central Utah Relocation Center (Topaz) Site

Topaz War Relocation Center

This site near Delta, Utah is a National Historic Landmark. It was a camp called Topaz during World War II. Many Japanese Americans were forced to live here during the war. It's a very important place to remember a difficult time in American history.

Gunnison Massacre Site

Gunnison Massacre Site

This site southwest of Hinckley, Utah is where a sad event happened long ago. It marks the spot where Captain John W. Gunnison and his survey team were attacked in 1853.

Topaz War Relocation Center Site

Topaz War Memorial

This is the larger area of the Topaz War Relocation Center, northwest of Delta. It's recognized for its historical importance as one of the camps where Japanese Americans were held during World War II.

Former Listing

One place in Millard County was once on the National Register but has since been removed.

Millard High School Gymnasium

Millard High School Gymnasium

This gymnasium in Fillmore, Utah was part of the old Millard High School. It was listed in 1985 but was later removed from the list in 2009.