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Sandy, Utah

Located in Salt Lake County, Utah, Sandy was established in 1871. Real Salt Lake plays at America First Credit Union Stadium in Sandy. Sandy sits at the base of the Wasatch Mountains with easy ski access.
Founded 1871 | Population 98,000 | Peak 98,000 (2024) | County Salt Lake County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Sandy, Utah

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1871Mormon Settlement: Sandy was a railroad stop in the valley.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Sandy's identity and economy.
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2008Real Salt Lake Stadium: MLS team's stadium built in Sandy.
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2015Silicon Slopes South: Tech corridor extends through Sandy.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1871 Culture
Mormon Settlement
1942 Government
Military Presence
2008 Sports
Real Salt Lake Stadium
2015 Business
Silicon Slopes South

Did You Know?

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Real Salt Lake plays at America First Credit Union Stadium in Sandy.
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Sandy sits at the base of the Wasatch Mountains with easy ski access.
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Part of Utah's growing Silicon Slopes tech corridor.
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Sandy is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
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Sandy was founded in 1871.

Famous People from Sandy, Utah

RW
Rhyan White
Swimmer · Born Jan 25, 2000 · Age 26
MJ
Megan Joy
Actor, Composer · Born Sep 18, 1985 · Age 40
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