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Bluffdale, Utah

Bluffdale is a city in Salt Lake and Utah counties in the U.S.
Population 17,014

Top Events in Bluffdale History

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1848Government
== History == Bluffdale, named for its geography of bluffs and dales, was first settled in 1848–1849, when the area was originally part of West Jordan.
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1858Infrastructure
On July 29, 1858, Orrin Porter Rockwell paid five- hundred dollars to Evan M.
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1862Culture
One of the earliest was Utah, and Salt Lake Canal started in 1862.
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1883Education
In 1883 the Bluffdale School Precinct was formed from parts of Herriman, South Jordan, and Draper.
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1886Military
On August 1, 1886, the Bluffdale Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized with Lewis H.
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1887Education
Some of the early buildings included an adobe church, built in 1887–1888, a tithing house, and a three-room schoolhouse constructed in 1893.
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1978Government
The city was incorporated in 1978.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 census, there were 7,598 people, 1,966 households, and 1,719 families residing in the city.
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2020Culture
== Government == Bluffdale is part of Utah's 4th congressional district represented by Republican Burgess Owens (2020).
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2021Government
=== City Administration === Natalie Hall was elected Mayor in 2021.

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Historical Timeline

1848Government
== History == Bluffdale, named for its geography of bluffs and dales, was first settled in 1848–1849, when the area was originally part of West Jordan.
1858Infrastructure
On July 29, 1858, Orrin Porter Rockwell paid five- hundred dollars to Evan M.
1862Culture
One of the earliest was Utah, and Salt Lake Canal started in 1862.
1883Education
In 1883 the Bluffdale School Precinct was formed from parts of Herriman, South Jordan, and Draper.
1886Military
On August 1, 1886, the Bluffdale Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized with Lewis H.
1887Education
Some of the early buildings included an adobe church, built in 1887–1888, a tithing house, and a three-room schoolhouse constructed in 1893.
1978Government
The city was incorporated in 1978.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 census, there were 7,598 people, 1,966 households, and 1,719 families residing in the city.
2020Culture
== Government == Bluffdale is part of Utah's 4th congressional district represented by Republican Burgess Owens (2020).
2021Government
=== City Administration === Natalie Hall was elected Mayor in 2021.

Did You Know?

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Bluffdale is located in the state of Utah.
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Bluffdale has a population of 17,014 residents.
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state of Utah, located about 20 miles (32 km) south of Salt Lake City.

Other Cities in Utah

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SL
Salt Lake City
Pop. 226,341
WV
West Valley City
Pop. 140,230
WJ
West Jordan
Pop. 120,000
P
Provo
Pop. 116,000
SG
St. George
Pop. 105,000
O
Orem
Pop. 100,000
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