Cedar City, Iron Countys largest city was originally called Little Muddy, then Coal Creek, from the creek where the town was first established, then later named by early settlers because of the abundance of cedar (juniper) trees in the area. Home to the world-renowned Utah Shakespearean Festival, the Utah Summer Games and the American Folk Ballet, Cedar City is truly a "Festival City." These events and dozens more like them throughout the year offer a metropolitan lifestyle in this small town setting. History and tradition also play a strong part in local culture with small town-style holiday celebrations on July 4th and 24th (Utahs Pioneer Day), and during the Christmas season, with parades and other activities. The Iron Mission State Park is the ideal place to learn of the areas rich history and to see Native American artifacts, pioneer antiques, and the largest horse-drawn wagon collection in the west. Other Cedar City landmarks include the "Old Main" building on the SUU campus, the beautiful Rock Church, and the Old Union Pacific Depot. Each of these buildings have a fascinating history that adds to the character of Cedar City. Old Main, for instance, was built in the bitter winter of 1898 amid hardship t Places To Visit in Iron County Cedar City Brian Head Parowan Subdivisions In Iron County Greenview Subdivision at Cedar Ridge Golf Course Rainbow Meadows Cedar Highlands Sheraden Hills Englestead Estates Fiddlers Canyon Meadow Lakes Estates Cedar Breaks Mountain Estates dixie national forest cabins and acreage dixie national forest