Fountain Green, Utah facts for kids
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Fountain Green, Utah
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Location in Sanpete County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Sanpete |
| Settled | March 1859 |
| Named for | Springs and meadows |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,899 ft (1,798 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,071 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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1,166 |
| • Density | 932.05/sq mi (359.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84632
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-26720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1441187 |
Fountain Green is a small city located in Sanpete County, Utah, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,071 people lived there. The city is known for its beautiful natural springs and green pastures.
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History of Fountain Green
Early Settlement and Naming
Fountain Green was first settled in March 1859. It was originally called "Uintah Springs." This name came from the many natural springs found in the area.
A post office opened in 1860, and it was named "Fountain Green." The city later adopted this name. It was chosen because of the lovely springs and the green meadows nearby.
Geography and Population
Location and Area
Fountain Green is located in a scenic part of Utah. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 1.4 square miles (3.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Fountain Green has changed a lot over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 562 | — | |
| 1880 | 881 | 56.8% | |
| 1890 | 677 | −23.2% | |
| 1900 | 755 | 11.5% | |
| 1910 | 875 | 15.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,169 | 33.6% | |
| 1930 | 982 | −16.0% | |
| 1940 | 988 | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 767 | −22.4% | |
| 1960 | 544 | −29.1% | |
| 1970 | 467 | −14.2% | |
| 1980 | 578 | 23.8% | |
| 1990 | 578 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 945 | 63.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,071 | 13.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,166 | 8.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
People of Fountain Green
Population and Households
As of the census in 2010, there were 1,071 people living in Fountain Green. These people lived in 370 different homes, called households. Most of these homes, about 88.4%, were occupied. The city had about 705 people living in each square mile.
Diversity in the City
The people in Fountain Green come from different backgrounds. In 2010, about 89.07% of the residents were White. A small number of people were African American (0.10%) or Native American (0.60%). About 1.73% of the population were from other racial groups. Also, about 8.50% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Fountain Green
Fountain Green is part of the North Sanpete School District. The city has its own elementary school for younger students. After elementary school, students go to North Sanpete Middle School in Moroni. For high school, they attend North Sanpete High School in Mount Pleasant.
Annual Events
Lamb Day Celebration
One of the most exciting events in Fountain Green is the annual Lamb Day celebration. It happens every July. This festival celebrates the local sheep ranching industry, which is very important to the area.
Lamb Day is a fun-filled event with many activities. It includes a play, exciting mutton busting (where kids try to ride sheep!), and a carnival. There are also softball games and a fun run. A highlight is the large number of lambs cooked in an open pit for everyone to enjoy. The celebration ends with a big parade down State Street.
Images for kids
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A friendly robot, representing learning and fun.
See also
In Spanish: Fountain Green (Utah) para niños
