Spring City, Utah facts for kids
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Spring City, Utah
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Old Spring City schoolhouse, April 2005
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Location in Sanpete County and the state of Utah.
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 Spring City, Utah
Location in Utah
Spring City, Utah
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Sanpete |
| Settled | 1852 |
| Named for | Springs |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.41 sq mi (3.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.41 sq mi (3.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,823 ft (1,775 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 988 |
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1,080 |
| • Density | 765.41/sq mi (295.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84662
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-71730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1445992 |
Spring City is a small city in Sanpete County, Utah, in the United States. It is known for its beautiful historic buildings. In 2010, about 988 people lived there. By 2019, the population was estimated to be around 1,080.
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About Spring City
Spring City is mostly a farming town. However, it is also becoming famous as a place where many artists live and work. You can find many great examples of old pioneer buildings here.
In 2010, Forbes magazine even called Spring City one of the prettiest towns in America. A famous early leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Orson Hyde, is buried in the Spring City Cemetery.
Where is Spring City?
Spring City is located in the state of Utah. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.3 square miles (3.5 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
History of Spring City
Spring City was first settled in 1852. It was originally called "Allred Settlement." James Allred led the first group of settlers, and many of them were his family members.
The first settlement was left empty in 1853. This happened because of conflicts with the Ute people, who were the native people of the area. The Ute people included the San Pitch Utes, which is where Sanpete County gets its name.
The village was settled again in 1859. This time it was called "Springtown." William Black, George Black, and Joseph S. Black helped re-establish the town.
Danish Settlers Arrive
Starting in 1853, leaders encouraged Danish immigrants to move to Sanpete County. Many of them came to live in the Allred Settlement after it was re-established in 1859. By the mid-1860s, people called the north side of town "Little Copenhagen" or "Little Denmark."
Spring City was also a place where fighting happened during the Black Hawk War. This was a conflict between settlers and Native American tribes.
Recent History
As of 2018, the mayor of Spring City was Jack Monnett. He was the only mayor in the United States from the Constitution Party.
Population of Spring City
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 243 | — | |
| 1870 | 623 | 156.4% | |
| 1880 | 989 | 58.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,044 | 5.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,135 | 8.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,100 | −3.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,106 | 0.5% | |
| 1930 | 902 | −18.4% | |
| 1940 | 839 | −7.0% | |
| 1950 | 703 | −16.2% | |
| 1960 | 463 | −34.1% | |
| 1970 | 456 | −1.5% | |
| 1980 | 671 | 47.1% | |
| 1990 | 715 | 6.6% | |
| 2000 | 956 | 33.7% | |
| 2010 | 988 | 3.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,080 | 9.3% | |
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The 2000 census counted 956 people living in Spring City. Most of the people were White (about 95%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 3.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 312 households in the city. About 41.7% of these households had children under 18 living there. Most households (70.2%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Spring City was 30 years old. About 33.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Spring City
Spring City is part of the North Sanpete School District. The city has its own elementary school. Students go to North Sanpete Middle School in Moroni for middle school. For high school, they attend North Sanpete High School in Mount Pleasant.
Spring City Historic District
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Spring City Historic District
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| Location | UT 17, Spring City, Utah |
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| Area | 37 acres (15 ha) |
| Built | 1851 |
| Architectural style | Mormon vernacular |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003957 |
| Added to NRHP | October 22, 1980 |
The Spring City Historic District covers the entire city. This special historical status means Spring City is a very well-preserved example of an early Mormon settlement. The district includes homes and the main business area of the town.
Spring City was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 22, 1980. This list recognizes important historical places in the United States.
Notable People from Spring City
- Orson Hyde – An early leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Jacob Johnson – A politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Utah.
- Joel Skousen – An author.
Images for kids
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Store on North Main Street in Spring City, October 2008
See also
In Spanish: Spring City (Utah) para niños
