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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

Apr 3, 2016
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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

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
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