Mendon, Utah facts for kids
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Mendon, Utah
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Mendon Station, a former railroad depot built in 1915, now houses Mendon city offices
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Location in Cache County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Cache |
| Named for | Mendon, Massachusetts |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.43 sq mi (3.71 km2) |
| • Land | 1.43 sq mi (3.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,492 ft (1,369 m) |
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| • Total | 1,339 |
| • Density | 975.54/sq mi (376.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84325
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-49160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411077 |
Mendon is a small city located in Cache County, Utah, USA. In 2020, about 1,339 people lived there. It is part of the larger Logan, Utah-Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Mendon, Utah
Mendon was first settled in 1859. One of its first settlers was James G. Willie. He led a group of pioneers known as the Willie Company. This group traveled using handcarts. James G. Willie later served as the mayor and postmaster of Mendon.
The Forster Hotel is an important building in Mendon. It is one of nine places in the city listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a special place with historical importance.
In 1974, Mendon made news across the country. The city council changed how much the mayor and council members were paid. For over 100 years, the mayor earned $15 per year. Council members earned $10 per year. These amounts were set when Mendon became a city in 1870. The new salaries were $300 per year for the mayor and $5 for each of the 18 council meetings.
Geography and Location
Mendon is located in the Cache Valley. The city covers about 1.2 square miles (3.2 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 345 | — | |
| 1880 | 543 | 57.4% | |
| 1890 | 547 | 0.7% | |
| 1900 | 494 | −9.7% | |
| 1910 | 459 | −7.1% | |
| 1920 | 404 | −12.0% | |
| 1930 | 395 | −2.2% | |
| 1940 | 454 | 14.9% | |
| 1950 | 369 | −18.7% | |
| 1960 | 345 | −6.5% | |
| 1970 | 345 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 663 | 92.2% | |
| 1990 | 684 | 3.2% | |
| 2000 | 898 | 31.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,282 | 42.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,339 | 4.4% | |
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In 2000, Mendon had 898 people living there. There were 267 households and 233 families. Most people living in Mendon were White (96.77%). About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (50.2%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (80.1%) were married couples. The average household had 3.36 people. The average family had 3.65 people.
The population was quite young. About 35.9% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was 26 years.
Education in Mendon
Mendon is home to Mountainside Elementary. This school is part of the Cache County School District.
Famous People from Mendon
- Ivan J. Barrett: An author, professor, and historian.
- Harvey Hancock: An aviation executive, journalist, and political organizer.
- Michael J. Murphy: A master builder known for his work in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
- Stephen L Richards: A leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
See also
In Spanish: Mendon (Utah) para niños
