Fillmore

Fillmore is a surname and place name in the United States. The name is most commonly associated with Millard Fillmore (1800–1874), the 13th president of the United States, who served from 1850 to 1853 after assuming office on the death of Zachary Taylor. A member of the Whig Party and later allied with the Know Nothing movement, Fillmore's presidency is noted for the Compromise of 1850 and the Fugitive Slave Act.

The Fillmore name is also linked to a historic San Francisco music venue. The Fillmore, located in the city’s Fillmore District, opened in 1965 and became a focal point of the 1960s rock scene. Promoter Bill Graham staged performances there and at later venues in the same chain, contributing to the development of the San Francisco Sound.

Several places in the United States bear the name Fillmore. They are often named in honor of Millard Fillmore. Notable examples include Fillmore, California, a small city in Ventura County; Fillmore, Utah, a town in Millard County; and Fillmore County in Minnesota. The name also appears in other jurisdictions as townships or unincorporated communities.