Located in Salt Lake County, Utah, Murray was established in 1848. Intermountain Medical Center is a major regional hospital. Central Salt Lake Valley community.
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Founded1848|Population50,000|Peak50,000(2024)|CountySalt 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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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.
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