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Murray, Utah

Located in Salt Lake County, Utah, Murray was established in 1848. Intermountain Medical Center is a major regional hospital. Central Salt Lake Valley community.
Founded 1848 | Population 50,000 | Peak 50,000 (2024) | County Salt Lake County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Murray, Utah

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1848Settled: Mormon settlers.
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1870Smelting: Major smelting center.
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1890Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Murray's character and economy.
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2010Modern Era: Murray 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
1870 Industry
Smelting
1890 Culture
Higher Education
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Intermountain Medical Center is a major regional hospital.
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Central Salt Lake Valley community.
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TRAX light rail connects to downtown SLC.
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Murray is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
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Murray was founded in 1848.

Famous People from Murray, Utah

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Nathaniel Coleman
Rock Climber, Competition Climber · Born Jan 1, 1997 · Age 29
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Scot Pollard
Basketball Player, Reality Television Participant · Born Feb 12, 1975 · Age 51
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Tayler Wiles
Sport Cyclist · Born Jul 20, 1989 · Age 36
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