Dutch John, Utah facts for kids
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Dutch John, Utah
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Location in Daggett County and the state of Utah
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Location of Utah in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Utah |
| County | Daggett |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Incorporated | 2016 |
| Named for | John Honselena |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.29 sq mi (16.28 km2) |
| • Land | 5.90 sq mi (15.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,454 ft (1,967 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 141 |
| • Density | 23.90/sq mi (9.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84023
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-20780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2783906 |
Dutch John is a small town in eastern Daggett County, Utah, United States. It is located about 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of the Flaming Gorge Dam. The town is found along U.S. Route 191. In 2020, about 141 people lived there.
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History of Dutch John
Building the Town
Dutch John was first planned and built in 1957. It was created by the United States Bureau of Reclamation. This agency is part of the U.S. government. Its job is to manage water resources. The town was built to house workers. These workers were busy building the Flaming Gorge Dam.
After the dam was finished in 1964, fewer people were needed. Dutch John then became home to people who maintained the dam. It also housed employees from the National Park Service. This group manages national parks. Workers from the United States Forest Service also lived there. This service manages national forests.
Changes in Ownership
The United States Bureau of Reclamation owned Dutch John and its buildings for many years. But in 1998, the town became "privatized." This means the government no longer owned it. The buildings were sold to individual people. They became private property.
Any undeveloped land in the town was given to Daggett County. The county then made a plan for Dutch John. They started selling pieces of land to people who wanted to build there.
Past Population and Governance
During the busiest time of the Flaming Gorge Dam construction, many people lived in Dutch John. As many as 3,500 people called it home.
In November 2014, the people of Dutch John voted. They decided to officially become an incorporated town. This means they could have their own local government. In June 2015, an election was held. William Rogers was chosen as the first mayor. Ryan Kelly, Sandy Kunkel, Harriet Dickerson, and Dave MacDonald were elected to the Town Council. They started their jobs in January 2016. In 2021, Sandy Kunkel was elected as the new mayor.
Local Attractions
Dutch John is home to a special resort. This resort has the world's largest fishing fly. It weighs over three tons. It is also more than 32 feet (9.8 m) long!
People of Dutch John
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 145 | — | |
| 2020 | 141 | −2.8% | |
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In 2010, about 145 people lived in Dutch John. There were 105 homes. Most of the people were White (97.2%). A small number were American Indian, Alaska Native, or Asian. Some people were from two or more races. About 1.4% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Climate
Dutch John has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means there are big differences in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot. They can sometimes feel humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold.
See also
In Spanish: Dutch John (Utah) para niños
