Woodrow, Utah facts for kids

Woodrow is a small, named place in Millard County, Utah, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community."

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live that does not have its own local government. This means it is not officially a city or a town. Instead, it is usually managed by the larger county government. People still live and work there, but they don't have their own mayor or city council.

History of Woodrow

The community of Woodrow was named after a very important person: Woodrow Wilson. He was the 28th President of the United States.

A post office was opened in Woodrow in 1913. Back then, post offices were super important for people to send and receive letters and packages. They were often a central part of a community. However, the post office in Woodrow only stayed open for a short time. It closed just two years later, in 1915.

Who Was Woodrow Wilson?

Thomas Woodrow Wilson (1856–1924) was an American politician. He served as the 28th President of the United States from 1913 to 1921. A president is the leader of the country. Woodrow Wilson was known for leading the United States during World War I. He also helped create the League of Nations, which was an early international organization aimed at keeping peace around the world.