Honeyville, Utah facts for kids
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Honeyville, Utah
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| Motto(s):
"Unity, Honor, Equity"
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Location in Box Elder 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 | Box Elder |
| Settled | 1861 |
| Incorporated | July 8, 1911 |
| City | January 1, 1980 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.74 sq mi (30.42 km2) |
| • Land | 11.74 sq mi (30.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,269 ft (1,301 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,606 |
| • Density | 136.80/sq mi (52.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84314
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-36290 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410786 |
Honeyville is a city in Box Elder County, Utah, United States. It is located near the eastern edge of the county. In 2020, about 1,606 people lived there.
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History of Honeyville
Honeyville started in 1861. That's when people set up a ferry to cross the Bear River at this spot. A ferry is a boat that carries people and goods across a river.
In the same year, a man named Anson Call built a sawmill in Honeyville. A sawmill is a place that cuts logs into lumber. Later, Abraham Hunsaker bought the mill from Anson Call.
The area was known as Hunsaker's Mill for a while. In 1877, it became an LDS ward (a local church area) and was named Honeyville. Abraham Hunsaker was an important leader in the community during this time.
Where is Honeyville?
Honeyville is in the eastern part of Box Elder County. To the north, it borders Deweyville. The Bear River is to its west, and Calls Fort is to the south. The Rocky Mountains are to the east.
Two major highways, Interstate 15 and Interstate 84, run through the western side of the city. You can get to Honeyville from Exit 372. The city of Ogden is about 28 miles (45 km) south of Honeyville.
Honeyville covers a total area of about 11.74 square miles (30.42 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Honeyville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 436 | — | |
| 1930 | 494 | 13.3% | |
| 1940 | 596 | 20.6% | |
| 1950 | 599 | 0.5% | |
| 1960 | 646 | 7.8% | |
| 1970 | 640 | −0.9% | |
| 1980 | 915 | 43.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,112 | 21.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,214 | 9.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,441 | 18.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,606 | 11.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,214 people living in Honeyville. The city had 358 households and 308 families. The population density was about 103 people per square mile (40 people per square kilometer).
Many households in Honeyville had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. The average household had about 3 to 4 people.
The population was spread out across different age groups. About 37% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years or older. The average age in Honeyville was 30 years old.
Schools in Honeyville
In May 2000, Honeyville Elementary School closed down. Its students then joined Century Elementary School, which is in Bear River City. Currently, there are no schools operating within Honeyville itself.
See also
In Spanish: Honeyville (Utah) para niños
