Elsinore, Utah facts for kids
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Elsinore, Utah
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Elsinore's old White Rock Schoolhouse
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| Nickname(s):
Little Denmark
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Location in Sevier County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Sevier |
| Settled | 1874 |
| Named for | Elsinore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.46 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,351 ft (1,631 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 847 |
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882 |
| • Density | 660.67/sq mi (255.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84724
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-22650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1440921 |
Elsinore is a town located in Sevier County, Utah, in the United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 847 people. It is known for its interesting history and connection to Danish settlers.
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Elsinore's Early Days: A Look at History
Elsinore was first settled in the spring of 1874. The first settlers included James C. Jensen and Jens Iver Jensen. Many of the early residents were Danish people who had joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The town was named after Kronborg Castle. This famous castle is known as Elsinore in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. The real city where the castle is located is called Helsingør in Denmark.
Transportation and Industry in Elsinore
A big change came to Elsinore on July 21, 1896. This was when the first passenger train arrived from the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. This made it easier for people and goods to travel to and from the town.
From 1911 to 1929, Elsinore was home to a factory. This factory belonged to the Utah-Idaho Sugar Company. It processed sugar beets to make sugar. However, the factory had to close because of a sugar beet blight, which is a disease that harms sugar beet plants.
Earthquakes in Elsinore
On September 29 and October 1, 1921, Elsinore experienced a series of strong earthquakes. These earthquakes were about magnitude six. Some buildings in the town were damaged, and people were scared and left their homes. Luckily, no one was reported to have died during these events.
Elsinore's Location and Size
Elsinore is a small town in terms of its area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 1.3 square miles (3.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Who Lives in Elsinore?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 223 | — | |
| 1890 | 590 | 164.6% | |
| 1900 | 625 | 5.9% | |
| 1910 | 656 | 5.0% | |
| 1920 | 843 | 28.5% | |
| 1930 | 654 | −22.4% | |
| 1940 | 674 | 3.1% | |
| 1950 | 657 | −2.5% | |
| 1960 | 483 | −26.5% | |
| 1970 | 357 | −26.1% | |
| 1980 | 612 | 71.4% | |
| 1990 | 608 | −0.7% | |
| 2000 | 733 | 20.6% | |
| 2010 | 847 | 15.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 882 | 4.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 733 people living in Elsinore. These people lived in 261 households, and 196 of these were families. The population density was about 581.8 people per square mile.
About 95.5% of the people were White. There were also small percentages of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 living with them (40.6%). The average household had about 2.81 people. The average family had about 3.33 people.
The median age in Elsinore was 30 years old. This means half the people were younger than 30, and half were older. About 33.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
Elsinore's Community Hubs
A Young Librarian's Dream: The Elsinore Library
In 1980, a 10-year-old boy named Jason Hardman had a great idea. He asked Elsinore's mayor if he could open a library in the town. The mayor agreed!
The library first opened in the basement of the town's public school. It started with about 1,000 books. Jason Hardman became the librarian, making him the youngest librarian in the entire United States. By 1982, the library had grown to 10,000 books, mostly from donations. By 1985, it had an amazing 17,000 books!
Supporting Local Artists: The Staples Art Center
Elsinore also has a small art gallery and gift shop called the Staples Art Center. This center helps support local artists in the area.
One of the people who helped start the center was Sue Ann Staples Brady. She named it after her great-great-grandfather, George Staples. He was important because of his work with Native American tribes, which helped in the center's founding.
See also
In Spanish: Elsinore (Utah) para niños
