Copperton, Utah facts for kids
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Copperton, Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Salt Lake |
| Founded | 1926 |
| Incorporated as a Town | May 2024 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 829 |
| • Density | 2,676.28/sq mi (1,034.58/km2) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT |
| FIPS code | 49-15720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584760 |
Copperton is a small town in Salt Lake County, Utah. It is located about 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Salt Lake City. The town sits near the entrance of Bingham Canyon. A big part of Copperton is a special historic area. This area is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.
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History of Copperton Town
Copperton was started in 1926 by the Utah Copper Company. It was built as a "model city" for the company's workers. The company wanted to create a nice place for families to live.
Building new homes in Copperton stopped in the 1930s. The company also stopped providing housing directly in 1955. After that, a private company managed the homes for the employees. A large park was also built in the town for everyone to enjoy.
Copperton is special because it is the only mining town left for the Bingham Canyon Mine. Another mining town, Lark, was taken down in 1980. Today, only a few people living in Copperton work at the mine. The town's story is closely connected to the history of the mine.
In 2015, the people living in Copperton voted to become a "metro township." This meant they would have more local control. However, in May 2024, Copperton changed back to being a regular town.
What is Copperton's Climate Like?
Copperton has a climate with warm temperatures. It also gets rain spread out fairly evenly throughout the year. This type of weather is called a "Humid Subtropical Climate."
How Many People Live in Copperton?
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| 2010 | 826 | — | |
| 2020 | 829 | 0.4% | |
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In 2010, about 826 people lived in Copperton. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 829 people.
See also
In Spanish: Copperton (Utah) para niños
