Tremonton, Utah facts for kids
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Tremonton, Utah
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Diner in the entrance of Tremonton at the junction of Interstate 15 and Interstate 84 in Utah
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| Motto(s):
"A friendly and progressive place"
"City with a future" |
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Location in Box Elder County and the state of Utah
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Location of Utah in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Box Elder |
| Settled | 1888 |
| Incorporated | January 6, 1906 |
| City | May 6, 1918 |
| Founded by | John Petty |
| Named for | Tremont, Illinois |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.02 sq mi (20.77 km2) |
| • Land | 8.02 sq mi (20.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,331 ft (1,320 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,894 |
| • Density | 1,148.17/sq mi (443.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84337
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-77120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412091 |
Tremonton is a city located in Box Elder County, Utah. In 2020, about 9,894 people lived there. By 2024, the population grew to an estimated 13,713. Tremonton is one of the fastest-growing cities in Utah. Its population is growing by about 7.33% each year.
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History of Tremonton
People first settled in the Tremonton area in 1888. However, it stayed mostly empty until just before 1900. At that time, people called land agents started telling farmers from the Midwest to move to the Bear River Valley.
Small groups of settlers from Nebraska and Illinois began to arrive in 1898. These early settlers had different Protestant beliefs. This was different from most of their neighbors, who were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Later, a group from the Apostolic Christian Church arrived between 1901 and 1904. Most of them came from Tremont, Illinois. Some families from Ohio and Kansas also joined them. This group was mostly of German background. People often called them the "German colony."
In 1903, a town was planned. The German colony asked for the new town to be named "Tremont." But within four years, the post office changed the name to "Tremonton." This was because its name was too similar to Fremont, a town in central Utah.
Around 1907, the Apostolic Church group faced a big disagreement within their church. Some members moved back to the Midwest. This ended the "German colony" in Tremonton. However, the church group left a lasting mark on the city: its name, Tremonton.
Geography of Tremonton
Tremonton is located in the Bear River Valley. This valley is in the northeastern part of Box Elder County. The Malad River flows right through the city.
The city covers about 7.8 square miles (20.2 km2) of land. There is no water area within the city limits. Tremonton is close to where two major highways meet: Interstate 15 and Interstate 84.
To the north, Tremonton shares a border with the city of Garland. These two cities are very connected. The town of Elwood is about 2 miles (3 km) to the southeast.
Tremonton's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 368 | — | |
| 1910 | 303 | −17.7% | |
| 1920 | 937 | 209.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,009 | 7.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,443 | 43.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,662 | 15.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,115 | 27.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,794 | 32.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,464 | 24.0% | |
| 1990 | 4,264 | 23.1% | |
| 2000 | 5,592 | 31.1% | |
| 2010 | 7,647 | 36.7% | |
| 2020 | 9,894 | 29.4% | |
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In 2000, the city had 5,592 people living there. There were 1,698 households and 1,397 families. The population density was about 1,066.8 people per square mile.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 3.26 people. The average family had 3.67 people.
About 39% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 25 years. This means half the people were younger than 25 and half were older.
Tremonton's Economy
Tremonton has several important employers. These include the Malt-O-Meal cereal company and West Liberty Foods. Crump-Reese Motor Co. and Intertape Polymer Group, Inc. also provide many jobs.
In 2008, the furniture company La-Z-Boy closed its factory in Tremonton. This meant that 630 employees lost their jobs.
Education in Tremonton
Tremonton has two elementary schools for younger students. These are McKinley Elementary and North Park.
Older students attend Alice C. Harris Intermediate School, which is also in Tremonton. For middle school and high school, students go to Bear River Middle School and Bear River High School. These schools are located in nearby Garland, Utah.
Notable People from Tremonton
- RonNell Andersen Jones, a professor of law
- W. Rolfe Kerr, a leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Camille Fronk Olson, a professor
- Marlon Shirley, a two-time Paralympic champion in the 100-meter race
- Jay Silvester, a U.S. Olympian and former world record holder in discus
- David N. Weidman, retired chairman and CEO of Celanese
- William A. Wilson, a scholar who studied folklore
See also
In Spanish: Tremonton para niños
