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Kaysville, Utah

Kaysville is a city in Davis County, Utah.
Population 32,945

Top Events in Kaysville History

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1847Military
== History == Shortly after Latter Day Saint pioneers arrived in 1847, the Kaysville area, originally known as "Kay's Creek" or Kay's Ward, was settled by Hector Haight in 1847...
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1849Military
Two miles north of Haight's original settlement, Samuel Holmes built a cabin in 1849 and was soon joined by other settlers from Salt Lake, namely Edward Phillips, John Green, an...
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1858Military
After the move south in 1858 (see Utah War), there was an attempt to rename the community "Freedom", but Brigham Young convinced the residents to retain the old name.
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1863Architecture
An adobe meetinghouse was built in 1863.
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1868Government
In 1868, Kaysville became the first city incorporated in Davis County.
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1914History
It was replaced by the Kaysville Tabernacle in 1914.
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1930History
In 1930, Kaysville had 992 people.
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1977History
In 1977, United Airlines Flight 2860 crashed near Kaysville.
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2008History
By 2008, there were seven Mormon stakes (similar to a diocese) in Kaysville.
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2009Government
In November 2009, Kaysville voters elected Steve Hiatt as Kaysville City's 38th mayor and the youngest mayor in Utah.

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Historical Timeline

1847Military
== History == Shortly after Latter Day Saint pioneers arrived in 1847, the Kaysville area, originally known as "Kay's Creek" or Kay's Ward, was settled by Hector Haight in 1847...
1849Military
Two miles north of Haight's original settlement, Samuel Holmes built a cabin in 1849 and was soon joined by other settlers from Salt Lake, namely Edward Phillips, John Green, an...
1858Military
After the move south in 1858 (see Utah War), there was an attempt to rename the community "Freedom", but Brigham Young convinced the residents to retain the old name.
1863Architecture
An adobe meetinghouse was built in 1863.
1868Government
In 1868, Kaysville became the first city incorporated in Davis County.
1914History
It was replaced by the Kaysville Tabernacle in 1914.
1930History
In 1930, Kaysville had 992 people.
1977History
In 1977, United Airlines Flight 2860 crashed near Kaysville.
2008History
By 2008, there were seven Mormon stakes (similar to a diocese) in Kaysville.
2009Government
In November 2009, Kaysville voters elected Steve Hiatt as Kaysville City's 38th mayor and the youngest mayor in Utah.
2010History
He was sworn in on January 4, 2010.
2013Government
He was re-elected for a second four-year term in November 2013.
2020History
=== 2020 American Community Survey === According to the 2020 American Community Survey, the median income for a Kaysville household was $103,730, and the median family income wa...
2021Government
The current mayor, Tamara Tran, won the 2021 election with 59.95 percent of the popular vote over Jay Welk.

Did You Know?

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Kaysville is located in the state of Utah.
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Kaysville has a population of 32,945 residents.
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The population was 32,945 at the time of the 2020 census.

Famous People from Kaysville, Utah

RB
Rob Bishop
Teacher, Politician · Born Jul 13, 1951 · Age 74
FG
Floyd Gottfredson
Illustrator, Comics Artist · Born May 5, 1905 · Died Jul 22, 1986 (age 81)

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