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Ogden, Utah

Located in Weber County, Utah, Ogden was established in 1846. Ogden became 'Junction City' when the transcontinental railroad connected nearby at Promontory Summit. Hill Air Force Base is one of the largest employers in Utah.
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Founded 1846 | Population 93,000 | Peak 93,000 (2024) | County Weber County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Ogden, Utah

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1846 Mormon Settlement: Trapper Miles Goodyear's fort site.
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1869 Transcontinental Railroad Hub: Promontory Summit connection makes Ogden 'Junction City.'.
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1940 Hill AFB and Defense: Major military presence.
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2002 Olympic Venue: Curling and other events during SLC Olympics.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1846 Culture
Mormon Settlement
1869 Transport
Transcontinental Railroad Hub
1940 Government
Hill AFB and Defense
2002 Sports
Olympic Venue

Did You Know?

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Ogden became 'Junction City' when the transcontinental railroad connected nearby at Promontory Summit.
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Hill Air Force Base is one of the largest employers in Utah.
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Ogden's 25th Street has transformed from a rough railroad district into a vibrant dining and arts scene.
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Ogden is located in Weber County, Utah.
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Ogden was founded in 1846.

Famous People from Ogden, Utah

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John Browning
Inventor, Firearms Designer · Born Jan 23, 1855 · Died Nov 26, 1926 (age 71)
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Hal Ashby
Film Director, Film Editor · Born Sep 2, 1929 · Died Dec 27, 1988 (age 59)
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Donny Osmond
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Dec 9, 1957 · Age 68
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Brent Scowcroft
Politician, Military Officer · Born Mar 19, 1925 · Died Aug 6, 2020 (age 95)
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Byron Scott
Coach, Basketball Player · Born Mar 28, 1961 · Age 64

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