Park Valley, Utah facts for kids
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Park Valley, Utah
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Buildings in Park Valley, August 2012
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 Park Valley, Utah
Location in Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Box Elder |
| Settled | 1869 |
| Founded by | William P. Thomas |
| Elevation | 5,548 ft (1,691 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84329
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1431110 |
Park Valley is an unincorporated community in north-central Box Elder County, Utah, United States.
History
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 70 | — | |
| 1880 | 275 | 292.9% | |
| 1890 | 196 | −28.7% | |
| 1900 | 279 | 42.3% | |
| 1910 | 260 | −6.8% | |
| 1920 | 173 | −33.5% | |
| 1930 | 167 | −3.5% | |
| 1940 | 140 | −16.2% | |
| 1950 | 142 | 1.4% | |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau | |||
In 1826, explorer Jedediah Smith passed through the area. In 1841, the Bartleson-Bidwell Party brought the first wagons through the valley.
While the Transcontinental Railroad coming to Utah did not pass directly through the valley, its proximity played an important part in the settlement and development of the area. Settlement was apparently a result of surveys conducted for several miles on either side of the railroad right-of-way. Even before the rails were joined at Promontory on May 10, 1869, the effect of the railroad on Park Valley had begun. The first permanent settler was William P. (Cotton) Thomas, who migrated from Brigham City in 1869, and developed a cattle ranch near Dove Creek. The heavy growth of trees along the creek and the view of the valley inspired the name.
The town experienced a minor boom in 1890 when gold was discovered.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Park Valley has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
