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Draper, Utah

Located in Salt Lake/Utah County, Utah, Draper was established in 1849. Part of Utah's 'Silicon Slopes' tech corridor. Former Utah State Prison site being redeveloped as 'The Point.'.
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Founded 1849 | Population 50,000 | Peak 50,000 (2024) | County Salt Lake/Utah County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Draper, Utah

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1849 Settled: Mormon settlers.
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1861 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Draper.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Draper's identity and economy.
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2015 Silicon Slopes: Tech hub.
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Latest News in Draper

Apr 3, 2016
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SALT LAKE CITY — Back in April 2016, a family out for a casual dinner found themselves at the center of an ugly spat over their …
Mar 28, 2016
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Mar 27, 2016
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Mar 7, 2016
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SALT LAKE CITY — Back in early January, a group of Pizza Hut employees kicked off the New Year in a way that quickly grabbed the…
Mar 2, 2016
Dad Year Father Initiates Epic Dance Battle Kids Video
SALT LAKE CITY (AmericaNews.com) – On a quiet evening in early March 2016, a dad’s spontaneous idea turned into an interne…
Jan 22, 2016
Woman Faces Life Prison After Police Discover Video her 3 Year Old Boy Dog
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (January 22, 2016) — In a case that left many shaking their heads, a 28-year-old woman found herself starin…

Complete Historical Timeline

1849 Culture
Settled
1861 Transport
Railroad Era
1942 Government
Military Presence
2015 Business
Silicon Slopes

Did You Know?

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Part of Utah's 'Silicon Slopes' tech corridor.
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Former Utah State Prison site being redeveloped as 'The Point.'.
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At the base of the Wasatch Mountains.
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Draper is located in Salt Lake/Utah County, Utah.
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Draper was founded in 1849.

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