Herriman, Utah facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Herriman, Utah
City
Unified Fire Authority Station 103, located on Main Street
Location in Salt Lake County and the state of Utah.
Country	United States
State	Utah
County	Salt Lake
Settled	1851
Incorporated	1999
Became a city	April 19, 2001
Founded by	Thomas Butterfield
Named for	Henry Harriman
Government
• Type	Mayor-Council
Area
• Total	23.1 sq mi (59.86 km2)
• Land	23.1 sq mi (59.86 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	5,000 ft (1,524 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	55,144
• Density	2,387/sq mi (921.22/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (Mountain)
ZIP code	84096
Area code(s)	385, 801
FIPS code	49-34970
GNIS feature ID	1428675
Website	http://www.herriman.gov

Herriman is a city located in the southwestern part of Salt Lake County, Utah. In 2020, about 55,144 people lived there. Herriman started as a small town but has grown very quickly.

When it became a town in 1999, only 1,523 people lived there. By 2020, it had become the 14th largest city in Utah!

History of Herriman

How Herriman Was Founded

Herriman was started in 1851 by a few people, including Henry Harriman and Thomas Jefferson Butterfield. They built a fort where the community garden is today. You can still see two old black locust trees that were part of the original fort.

Becoming a City

For many years, Herriman stayed a small community. But in 1999, people living there wanted it to become an official town. They went around asking neighbors to sign a petition.

Later, a company called Rosecrest started building many new homes. This helped Herriman grow a lot. In 2007, a large area of land was added to Herriman from a nearby city, Bluffdale. This made Herriman much bigger and helped it officially become a city.

Geography of Herriman

Herriman covers about 23.1 square miles (59.9 square kilometers) of land. The city often adds new areas to its borders. For example, in 2022, a large housing development called Olympia was added on the west side.

Herriman shares its borders with other cities. To the east is Riverton, to the north is South Jordan, and to the southeast is Bluffdale.

Natural Events in Herriman

Dealing with Flooding

Sometimes, Herriman has experienced flooding. In 2014, the cemetery on Pioneer Street flooded, and some graves were affected. The city worked to fix the graves and improve drainage to prevent future problems.

In 2018, a main water pipe broke, causing water to flood businesses and homes. This happened because a gardening tool accidentally hit the water line.

Understanding Wildfires

Herriman is in an area where wildfires can happen, especially because of its exposed mountains, dry plants, and open fields.

The Machine Gun Fire

On September 19, 2010, a large wildfire started near Herriman. It happened during a training exercise at Camp Williams, south of the city. A special bullet likely hit a rock, causing sparks that started the fire.

The fire burned about 3,500 acres of land. Firefighters worked hard to stop it. Sadly, three homes were destroyed, and another was damaged. Over 1,200 homes had to be evacuated to keep people safe, but most residents could return home a few days later.

Population and People

Herriman has grown a lot! In 2000, there were just over 1,500 people. By 2020, the population had jumped to over 55,000.

Most people in Herriman are White. There are also people from many other backgrounds, including Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, and those of Hispanic or Latino heritage.

In 2010, the average household in Herriman had about 3.93 people. Many families had children under 18 living at home. The median age was 24.7 years, meaning Herriman has a relatively young population.

Education in Herriman

Herriman has many schools for students of all ages. All public schools in Herriman are part of the Jordan School District.

High Schools

• Herriman High School (opened in 2010)
• Mountain Ridge High School (opened in 2019)

Middle Schools

• Fort Herriman Middle School
• Copper Mountain Middle School

Elementary Schools

• Herriman Elementary
• Butterfield Canyon Elementary
• Silvercrest Elementary
• Blackridge Elementary
• Bastian Elementary
• Ridge View Elementary (opened in 2019–2020)
• Juniper Elementary (serves grades 4-6 and helps with crowding at other schools)

Charter Schools

Herriman also has several charter schools, which are public schools that operate independently:

• Providence Hall High School
• Providence Hall Junior High School
• Providence Hall Elementary School
• Athlos Academy
• Advantage Arts Academy

Sports in Herriman

Herriman is a great place for sports fans! It is home to the Zions Bank Real Academy. This is a special soccer complex where the professional soccer team Real Salt Lake trains.

The complex also includes Zions Bank Stadium. This stadium has 5,000 seats and is used by:

• Real Monarchs (a soccer team that is part of Real Salt Lake)
• Utah Warriors (a professional rugby team)

Public Services

Herriman manages many of its own services to help the community run smoothly. These include:

• Police services
• Water services
• Animal services
• Road maintenance

The city also works with other companies for services like electricity (Rocky Mountain Power), trash and recycling (Wasatch Waste and recycling), natural gas (Dominion Energy), and fire protection (Unified Fire Authority).

Herriman has various groups that help the community, such as the Herriman Historical Committee, the Herriman Arts Council, and the Herriman Youth Council.

Notable People from Herriman

Many interesting people have connections to Herriman, including:

• Francis Bernard, an American football player
• Blake Freeland, an American football player
• Henry Harriman, one of the city's founders and a religious leader
• Andre James, an American football player
• Rhyan White, a swimmer

See also

In Spanish: Herriman (Utah) para niños