Peoa, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peoa, Utah
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Public building in Peoa, Utah
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Location in Summit County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Summit |
| Settled | 1857 |
| Elevation | 6,234 ft (1,900 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 253 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84061
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584774 |
Peoa (pronounced pee-OH-uh) is a small community in Summit County, Utah, United States. It's located between two state parks, Jordanelle and Rockport. Peoa is found along State Route 32, south of Coalville, which is the main town in Summit County. In 2010, about 253 people lived here. Peoa is not an official city but a "census-designated place," meaning it's a community recognized for census purposes. It has its own ZIP code, 84061.
Peoa was first settled in 1857 by William W. Phelps and other pioneers.
Peoa's Population and People
In 2010, there were 253 people living in Peoa. There were 109 homes in the area. Most of the people living there, about 93.3%, were White. A small number were Asian (0.8%) or from other backgrounds (5.1%). About 9.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
What Peoa's Economy Is Like
Peoa has a mix of industries that help its economy. In the past, raising mink for their fur was a very important business here, with many farms. Today, there is still one mink farm.
Other important businesses in Peoa include a large rock quarry, which mines rocks from the earth. Farming is also key, especially raising beef cattle and growing hay. You can also find other animals like horses, goats, alpacas, and buffalo being raised or kept in the area.
Peoa has two main roads. One is called "Wooden Shoe Road." This name might come from the many Dutch and Scandinavian settlers who lived here long ago, as they often wore wooden shoes or clogs. There might have even been a shop that sold wooden shoes in the past. The other main road is SR-32.
Learning in Peoa
Students in Peoa attend schools within the South Summit School District.
See also
In Spanish: Peoa (Utah) para niños
