Hillsdale, Utah
(Settled in 1871)
Two explanations exist: one holds that it was named for its location in a small valley surrounded by hills; the other, that it was named for Joel Hills Johnson, an early settler.
Community Facts
- County: Garfield
- Coordinates: 37.7192, -112.3822
- Elevation: 6,791 ft.
- Population: 143 (2010 est.)
Gardening Info
- Hardiness Zone: 6a
- Annual Precipitation: 13.1 in.
1991-2020 precipitation normals
Sources
- Location and elevation: USGS
- Founding and name: Adapted from Origins of Utah Place Names
- Population: UGRC
- Hardiness zone: USDA
- Annual precipitation: PRISM
Nearby Communities
- Hatch
- Panguitch(county seat)
- Bryce Canyon
- Long Valley Junction
- Tropic
- Alton
- Cannonville
- Widtsoe
- Henrieville
- Paragonah
- Brian Head
- Parowan(county seat)
by Beehive Guide. Updated Oct. 19, 2026.