Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
Cedar Fort is one of the oldest and most historically rich towns in Northern Utah County. Nestled against the foothills of the Oquirrh Mountains, this small town played a pivotal role in early territorial Utah, once serving as the county seat of the now-defunct Cedar County. Today, Cedar Fort remains a symbol of rural resilience and pioneer heritage, with strong community ties, historic landmarks, and local events that celebrate its past. In this section, we highlight the latest news, town council updates, community celebrations, and stories that reflect the unique character of Cedar Fort, Utah.
Before Utah’s modern counties took shape, the region experienced several shifts in territorial boundaries and government organization. One short-lived but significant chapter in early territorial history was Cedar County, which had its county seat in present-day Cedar Fort. Though little-known today, Cedar County played a foundational role in the early governance and settlement of what…
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August 10Military Appreciation Day Join us from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM for Utah State Parks Military Appreciation Day as we honor those who have and are still serving. Veterans and active military and their families in the same vehicle receive free admission to Camp Floyd State Park. Stroll through our military displays honoring those…
Read moreThe Cedar Fort Planning commission looked at two new minor subdivision applications. But the question comes into play, does Cedar Fort have the infrastructure to support new developments? Cedar Fort has come to Eagle Mountain for assistance to help with some infrastructure problems Cedar Fort is currently facing. Mayors Meet To Discuss Sewer In the…
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At one point The Cedar Valley, which currently is home to Eagle Mountain, Cedar Fort, and Fairfield was a county by itself. “In one of several efforts to reduce the size of Utah county, Cedar Fort was designated as the county seat of Cedar County, which existed between 1856 and 1861, at which point it…
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During a special session of the Cedar Fort Town Council on October 5, 2021 the Council voted to put in place a moratorium on new water system connections and applications within the town boundaries. This action comes on the heels of Eagle Mountain announcing that Google has purchased land in Eagle Mountain for a Data…
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