Deweyville, Utah facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Deweyville, Utah
Town
Location in Box Elder County and the state of Utah.
Location of Utah in the United States
Country	United States
State	Utah
County	Box Elder
Founded	1864
Incorporated	March 7, 1939
Named for	John C. Dewey
Area
• Total	6.38 sq mi (16.52 km2)
• Land	6.38 sq mi (16.52 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	4,328 ft (1,319 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	417
• Density	65.36/sq mi (25.24/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	84309
Area code	435
FIPS code	49-19680
GNIS feature ID	2412425
Website	http://www.townofdeweyville.org/

Deweyville is a small town located in Box Elder County, Utah, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 417 people. This was an increase from 332 people counted in 2010.

Geography of Deweyville

Deweyville covers an area of about 6.4 square miles (16.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Sometimes, people refer to areas outside the official town limits as Deweyville. These areas are part of Box Elder County but are not officially part of the town. One example is the Cedar Ridge Subdivision, which is a neighborhood about 1.6 miles north of Deweyville.

Mountains and Natural Features

Deweyville is special because it sits next to the Wasatch Range. This is a very steep mountain range in the United States. The part of the Wasatch mountains near Deweyville has cool natural spots. These include Gribble Arch, Lizzy's Landing, The Easter Caves, and The Cedar Trees.

History of Deweyville

Deweyville was founded by the John C. Dewey family. They were Mormon pioneers who came from England. On March 14, 1864, they left Calls Fort, Utah. They settled at a place called Empey Springs. This area was first settled by William Empey. Soon, Empey Springs became known as Dewey Springs. Other families also moved to the area.

Early Community Life

John C. Dewey helped organize many things in the new community. In 1869, he led the building of a school house. This school also served as a place for community dances. A Sunday school was started in 1872. In 1873, a post office was opened, and John C. Dewey became the first Postmaster. In 1877, a local branch of LDS Church was formed. John C. Dewey became its leader, known as the Bishop.

Railroad and Growth

Deweyville was an important stop on the Utah Northern Railroad. Later, the Oregon Short Line Railroad took over this line. They changed the tracks to a wider size in 1874. Deweyville became the main shipping point for the Bear River Valley. This lasted until 1901.

The railroad and new canals, like the Bothwell and Hammond Canals, helped the town grow. Many businesses opened. These included places like saloons, a brewery, and boarding houses. There were also shops selling lumber, hardware, and other goods.

Becoming an Official Town

On March 7, 1939, Deweyville officially became a town. This meant it received a municipal charter from Box Elder County. In 1941, a water system was built in the town. This was one of the last projects completed by the Public Works Administration in Utah.

Population Changes in Deweyville

The population of Deweyville has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 278 people living in the town. By 2020, the population had grown to 417 people. This shows that more people are choosing to live in Deweyville.

See also

In Spanish: Deweyville para niños