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Bountiful, Utah

Located in Davis County, Utah, Bountiful was established in 1848. Named for the land of Bountiful in the Book of Mormon. North Salt Lake City suburb in Davis County.
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Founded 1848 | Population 44,000 | Peak 44,000 (2024) | County Davis County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Bountiful, Utah

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1848 Settled: Mormon settlers.
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1860 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Bountiful.
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1892 Incorporated: Bountiful was officially incorporated as a city.
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2010 Modern Era: Bountiful continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1848 Culture
Settled
1860 Transport
Railroad Era
1892 Government
Incorporated
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Named for the land of Bountiful in the Book of Mormon.
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North Salt Lake City suburb in Davis County.
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The Bountiful Utah Temple overlooks the valley.
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Bountiful was founded in 1848.
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Bountiful has a population of approximately 44,000.

Famous People from Bountiful, Utah

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James Morrison
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Apr 21, 1954 · Age 71
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Sam Merrill
Basketball Player · Born May 15, 1996 · Age 29
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Pat Priest
Actor, Television Actor · Born Aug 15, 1936 · Age 89
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Calvin L. Rampton
Politician · Born Nov 6, 1913 · Died Sep 16, 2007 (age 93)

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