Annabella, Utah facts for kids
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Annabella, Utah
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Location in Sevier County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Sevier |
| Settled | 1871 |
| Named for | Ann S. Roberts and Isabella Dalton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,292 ft (1,613 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 795 |
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810 |
| • Density | 1,242.33/sq mi (479.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84711
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-01750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1438228 |
Annabella is a small town located in Sevier County, Utah, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2010, about 795 people lived there. The town has grown a bit since then, with an estimated 810 residents in 2019.
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The Story of Annabella
Annabella has an interesting past! The area was first settled in 1871. The very first name for the settlement was Omni Point. This name came from the nearby town of Richfield, which was called Omni. The "Point" referred to a higher piece of land about five miles south of Richfield.
The town of Annabella itself was settled a little later. It was founded by John Gleave and Edward Killick Roberts. They built the town near two creeks, which they named Cottonwood Creek and Annabella Springs.
How Annabella Got Its Name
The town was named "Annabella" to honor two of the first women who lived there: Ann S. Roberts and Isabella Dalton. Isabella Dalton lived at Omni Point and passed away in 1873.
Where is Annabella?
Annabella is located in Utah, a state in the western United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
People of Annabella
The population of Annabella has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the number of people living there has grown:
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| 1880 | 205 | — | |
| 1890 | 280 | 36.6% | |
| 1900 | 378 | 35.0% | |
| 1910 | 331 | −12.4% | |
| 1920 | 345 | 4.2% | |
| 1930 | 335 | −2.9% | |
| 1940 | 351 | 4.8% | |
| 1950 | 263 | −25.1% | |
| 1960 | 177 | −32.7% | |
| 1970 | 221 | 24.9% | |
| 1980 | 463 | 109.5% | |
| 1990 | 487 | 5.2% | |
| 2000 | 669 | 37.4% | |
| 2010 | 795 | 18.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 810 | 1.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 643 people living in Annabella. Most of the people living in the town were White. About 1.5% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households in Annabella are families. In 2000, about 46% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3.24 people. The average family size was about 3.47 people.
The town's population includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 35% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 8% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 30 years old.
Famous Person from Annabella
- Virgil Carter (birthplace), a former quarterback in the NFL. He played professional football!
See also
In Spanish: Annabella (Utah) para niños
