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Riverton, Utah

Located in Salt Lake County, Utah, Riverton was established in 1850. South Salt Lake Valley suburb. Named for the nearby Jordan River.
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Founded 1850 | Population 47,000 | Peak 47,000 (2024) | County Salt Lake County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Riverton, Utah

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1850 Settled: South valley community.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Riverton's character and economy.
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1946 Incorporated: Riverton was officially incorporated as a city.
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2010 Modern Era: Riverton continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Riverton

Apr 3, 2016
Family Gets Nasty Note Diners About 10 Month Old Son Photo
SALT LAKE CITY — Back in April 2016, a family out for a casual dinner found themselves at the center of an ugly spat over their …
Mar 28, 2016
Elementary School Shares Lunch Hungry Friend Pays Price
Salt Lake City, Utah (March 28, 2016) — In a moment that captured the hearts of many but stirred up controversy, a young student…
Mar 27, 2016
Elderly Woman Pulled Over Speeding Gets Lift See Sick Son Video
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
Pizza Hut Employees Celebrate New Year Filming Bong Hits Work Video
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
Settled
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1946 Government
Incorporated
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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South Salt Lake Valley suburb.
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Named for the nearby Jordan River.
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Growing family-oriented community.
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Riverton is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
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Riverton was founded in 1850.

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Famous People from Riverton, Utah

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Darian Jenkins
Soccer Player · Born Jan 5, 1995 · Age 31
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Trent Staggs
Politician · Born May 10, 1974 · Age 51
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Tanner Banks
Baseball Player · Born Oct 24, 1991 · Age 34
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Bennion Spencer
Journalist, Politician · Born Oct 26, 1952 · Age 73
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Joe Barlow
Baseball Player · Born Sep 28, 1995 · Age 30
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