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Layton, Utah

Located in Davis County, Utah, Layton was established in 1850. Hill AFB is a major employer. Davis County has Utah's youngest median age.
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Founded 1850 | Population 82,000 | Peak 82,000 (2024) | County Davis County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Layton, Utah

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1850 Settlement: Between SLC and Ogden.
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1920 Incorporated: Layton was officially incorporated as a city.
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1940 Hill AFB: Air Force base.
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2010 Modern Era: Layton continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Layton

Mar 27, 2016
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SALT LAKE CITY, March 27, 2016 — In a moment that tugged at heartstrings across the internet, an 81-year-old woman found an unex…
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…
Oct 16, 2015
Its Matter Patriotism Father Speaks Out After Girls Banned Wearing Us Air
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 16, 2015 — In a small Utah town, a father’s frustration boiled over last week when his two daughters …
Aug 4, 2015
Im Sorry if Hard You 9 Year Old Girl Breaks Difficult News Parents Photo
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 4, 2015 — In a moment that tugged at heartstrings across the internet, a 9-year-old girl from Utah became a…
Jun 21, 2015
What One Father Did when his 13 Year Old Daughter Asked Nose Ring Photo
SALT LAKE CITY, June 21, 2015 — In the midst of summer break, one Utah father’s quick thinking turned a typical teen rebel…
Feb 3, 2015
Utahs Bid Repeal Death Penalty Comes Short
Salt Lake City, Utah (February 3, 2015) – Utah’s push to end the death penalty hit a wall this week, as a repeal bill fail…

Complete Historical Timeline

1850 Culture
Settlement
1920 Government
Incorporated
1940 Government
Hill AFB
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Hill AFB is a major employer.
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Davis County has Utah's youngest median age.
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On the Wasatch Front between SLC and Ogden.
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Layton was founded in 1850.
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Layton has a population of approximately 82,000.

Famous People from Layton, Utah

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Christine Cavanaugh
Voice Actor · Born Aug 16, 1963 · Died Dec 22, 2014 (age 51)
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John Collins
Basketball Player · Born Sep 23, 1997 · Age 28

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