Teasdale, Utah facts for kids
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Teasdale, Utah
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Location in Wayne County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Wayne |
| Settled | 1878 |
| Named for | George Teasdale |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km2) |
| • Land | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,103 ft (2,165 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 191 |
| • Density | 48/sq mi (18.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84773
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-75470 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629955 |
Teasdale is a small community in Wayne County, Utah, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. Teasdale is located between two large national forests, the Dixie and Fishlake, and is also close to Capitol Reef National Park.
In 2010, about 191 people lived in Teasdale. You can find Teasdale by taking local roads south of State Route 24. It is southeast of Loa, which is the main town in Wayne County. Teasdale even has its own post office with the ZIP code 84773.
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History of Teasdale
How Teasdale Got Its Name
The community of Teasdale was first settled in 1878 by pioneers who were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They originally called their new home Bullberry Creek. This name came from a creek that flowed right next to the town.
Later, in the early 1900s, the community's name was changed to Teasdale. It was named after a man named George Teasdale. He was an important leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Who Lives in Teasdale?
Population and Diversity
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 191 people living in Teasdale. There were also 123 homes or housing units in the area.
Most of the people living in Teasdale, about 95.3%, were White. A smaller number, 2.6%, were American Indian and Alaska Native. There were also small groups of people who were Asian (1.0%), Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (0.5%), or from two or more races (0.5%). About 1.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
What is the Weather Like in Teasdale?
Understanding Teasdale's Climate
Teasdale has a type of weather known as a semi-arid climate. This means it's generally dry, but not as dry as a desert. You might see this climate type called "BSk" on special climate maps. This classification comes from the Köppen Climate Classification system, which helps scientists describe different climates around the world.
