Kanosh, Utah

Nearest town: Fillmore, Utah 10 miles
Location: Travel south of Fillmore, Utah on I-15 five miles to Kanosh exit then five miles southeast on Hwy 135 to town.

The town of Kanosh dates back to April 28, 1867 when Brigham Young, with the approval of Chief Kanosh, advised the pioneers to move from Petersburg (Hatton), Utah to the area then known as the campground of the Pahvant Tribe of Indians. When this move took place (1867-68) there were approx. 100 pioneers and 500 Native Americans living here.

At that time the Chief and many of his tribe were baptized members of the Mormon church. Mortimer Wilson Warner, a local pioneer, is credited with having suggested that the town be named Kanosh in honor of the wise tribal chief.

Today Kanosh is a small agricultural town.

Source: Kanosh Interpretive Marker.