Bloomington, Utah facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bloomington
Neighborhood
Bloomington Location in Utah
Country	United States
State	Utah
County	Washington
City	St. George
Settled	1870
Founded by	William Carpenter
Elevation	2,523 ft (769 m)
Population	10,053
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (Mountain)
ZIP code	84790
Area code(s)	435
GNIS feature ID	1437504

Bloomington is a neighborhood located in the southwestern part of St. George, a city in southern Washington County, Utah, United States. It's a community that has grown into the larger city.

You can reach Bloomington using Interstate 15 (Exit 4 for Brigham Road), Southern Parkway (SR-7) Exit 2, or Tonaquint Drive on the north side of the "Bloomington Circle."

Bloomington's History: A Big Flood

In 2005, a very large flood hit the Washington County area. The Man-O-War bridge, which usually stayed open, had to close for a few hours at a time. This happened during the worst parts of the flooding.

The people in Bloomington worked together to protect their homes. They used sandbags to keep the water away from houses along the Virgin River. Even though many areas were flooded, no houses in Bloomington were washed away. This was different from other nearby areas like Green Valley.

The Man O War Bridge

The Man O War Bridge is an important connection in Bloomington. It crosses over the Virgin River. This bridge links the area known as "Bloomington Circle" to Interstate 15. It does this by connecting to Pioneer Road.

What is Bloomington's Climate Like?

Bloomington has a type of weather called a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually quite dry. It gets more rain than a desert but not enough to be considered a humid place. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "BSk."

Famous People from Bloomington

• Texas Rose Bascom (1922-1993) was a famous rodeo trick rider. She was also known for her fancy trick roping skills. Rose Bascom was an actress in Hollywood movies. She was honored by being added to a hall of fame.