Cottonwood Heights, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cottonwood Heights, Utah
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City
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The old Cottonwood Paper Mill, built in 1883 by the Deseret News in Cottonwood Heights
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City between the canyons
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Location in Salt Lake County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Utah | ||
| County | Salt Lake | ||
| Incorporated | January 14, 2005 | ||
| Named for | Cottonwood trees | ||
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| • Total | 9.23 sq mi (23.91 km2) | ||
| • Land | 9.23 sq mi (23.91 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 4,823 ft (1,470 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 33,617 | ||
| • Density | 3,642.1/sq mi (1,405.98/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | ||
| Area code(s) | 385, 801 | ||
| FIPS code | 49-16270 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1440025 | ||
Cottonwood Heights is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It sits on the eastern side of the Salt Lake Valley. The city is located south of Holladay and Murray. It is also east of Midvale and north of Sandy.
Cottonwood Heights is part of the larger Salt Lake City area. It officially became a city on January 14, 2005. Before that, it was a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it was an area identified for population counting but not an official city. In 2020, about 33,617 people lived there.
Many companies have their main offices in Cottonwood Heights. These include Instructure, Dyno Nobel, Extra Space Storage, Breeze Airways, and JetBlue.
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Exploring Cottonwood Heights: Location and Landscape
The city's name, Cottonwood Heights, gives a clue about its landscape. It has a high ridge that separates two valleys. These are the valleys of the Big Cottonwood Creek and the Little Cottonwood Creek.
The Canyons and Mountains
At the eastern edge of the city, these valleys become narrower. They turn into the Big Cottonwood Canyon and Little Cottonwood Canyon. These canyons are part of the Wasatch Mountains. Because of its location, the city's official nickname is "City between the canyons."
Most of the residential areas, like homes and neighborhoods, are on the ridge. However, most of the shops and businesses are in the lower areas. These commercial spots are found along Fort Union Boulevard and near the "Old Mill" in the city's northeast part.
Roads and Trails in the City
Two state roads, State Route 190 and State Route 210, are close to the city's eastern side. These roads help people get to the canyons. They are the only state roads that go into Cottonwood Heights.
Interstate 215 runs along the northern edge of the city. The city is also building a special trail for walking and biking. This trail will go along the entire length of Big Cottonwood Creek within the city limits.
Education in Cottonwood Heights
Cottonwood Heights is part of the Canyons School District. There is one public high school in the city called Brighton High School. Butler Middle School is the only middle school located within the city's boundaries.
City Population and People
Cottonwood Heights has grown over the years. In 1980, about 22,665 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 33,617.
Most of the people living in Cottonwood Heights are White. However, the city is also home to people of many different backgrounds, including Asian, Black, Native American, and Pacific Islander residents. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Local News and Information
If you want to know what's happening in Cottonwood Heights, you can read The Cottonwood/Holladay City Journal. This newspaper covers local government news, school events, sports, and other interesting stories about the community.
Cottonwood Heights Police Department
In 2008, the Cottonwood Heights City Council decided to create its own police department. Before that, the city used services from the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Department. Having its own police department helps the city manage its safety and law enforcement directly.
Famous People from Cottonwood Heights
Many interesting people have lived in Cottonwood Heights. Here are a few:
- Jackson Barton – An American football player.
- Cody Barton – Also an American football player.
- Tristan Gale – An Olympic gold medalist.
- Trevor Lewis – An ice hockey player.
- Post Malone – A well-known musician.
- David Neeleman – The person who started JetBlue Airways.
- Boyd K. Packer – A leader in the Latter-Day Saint church.
- Mark Shurtleff – A former Attorney General for Utah.
- Scott Johnson – A cartoonist.
See also
In Spanish: Cottonwood Heights (Utah) para niños
