Holden, Utah facts for kids
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Holden, Utah
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Aerial view of Holden, with Interstate 15 in bottom left, November 2015
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Location in Millard County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Millard |
| Settled | 1855 |
| Incorporated | 1923 |
| Named for | Elijah E. Holden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,112 ft (1,558 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 438 |
| • Density | 734.58/sq mi (283.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84636
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-35960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412760 |
Holden is a small town in Millard County, Utah, United States. In 2020, about 438 people lived there.
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History of Holden
Holden was first settled in 1855. Ten families were sent by leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from nearby Fillmore.
Early Names of the Town
The town was first called Cedar Springs. This name came from the natural springs found among the juniper trees where the community was built. Later, it was known as Buttermilk Fort. Travelers passing through were invited to stop and enjoy a cold glass of buttermilk.
How Holden Got Its Name
Holden got its own post office in 1864. At that time, the town was renamed to honor Elijah E. Holden. He was an early settler and a member of the Mormon Battalion, a group of volunteers who served in the U.S. Army. Sadly, Elijah Holden died in a snowstorm in 1858.
Geography of Holden
Holden is a small town covering about 0.6 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Holden
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 266 | — | |
| 1880 | 355 | 33.5% | |
| 1890 | 363 | 2.3% | |
| 1900 | 472 | 30.0% | |
| 1910 | 553 | 17.2% | |
| 1920 | 642 | 16.1% | |
| 1930 | 485 | −24.5% | |
| 1940 | 500 | 3.1% | |
| 1950 | 476 | −4.8% | |
| 1960 | 388 | −18.5% | |
| 1970 | 351 | −9.5% | |
| 1980 | 364 | 3.7% | |
| 1990 | 402 | 10.4% | |
| 2000 | 400 | −0.5% | |
| 2010 | 378 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 438 | 15.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 400 people living in Holden. Most residents were White. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Holden Households
There were 140 households in Holden in 2000. Many households (40%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65%) were married couples. About 24% of households were single individuals. The average household had almost three people.
Age Groups in Holden
The population of Holden is spread across different age groups. About 34% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 17% were 65 years or older. The average age in town was 36 years.
Economy of Holden
For a long time, farming has been the main way people in Holden made a living.
Past Businesses
Before the I-15 freeway was built around the town, Holden had many businesses. These included five gas stations, a grocery store, a cafe, a swimming pool, and a dance hall. These businesses are no longer there.
Current Businesses and Farming
Today, Holden has a dental office and a UPS transfer station. This station helps deliver packages throughout Millard County. There is also a nursery that grows local plants. Other small businesses include beauticians, a cabinet shop, and a real estate business. Many people also run craft businesses from their homes.
Farming is still important, with cattle, alfalfa hay, and corn being the main crops. Most farms are just outside the town, but they are owned by people who live in Holden.
Major Employers in the Area
People in Holden also work for larger companies nearby. These include Intermountain Community Hospital and the Intermountain Power Project (IPP). Other employers are Brush Wellman, Sunrise Engineering, the Great Lake Cheese Company of Utah, Mountain View Mushrooms, and Kern River Gas Transmission.
See also
In Spanish: Holden (Utah) para niños
