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Taylorsville, Utah

Located in Salt Lake County, Utah, Taylorsville was established in 1848. Named for John Taylor, third president of the LDS Church. Incorporated in 1996 — relatively new city.
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Founded 1848 | Population 60,000 | Peak 60,000 (2024) | County Salt Lake County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Taylorsville, Utah

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1848 Settled: Mormon settlers.
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1857 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Taylorsville.
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1996 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Taylorsville's character and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Taylorsville continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Taylorsville

Apr 3, 2016
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Jan 22, 2016
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Complete Historical Timeline

1848 Culture
Settled
1857 Transport
Railroad Era
1996 Culture
Higher Education
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Named for John Taylor, third president of the LDS Church.
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Incorporated in 1996 — relatively new city.
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South valley suburb of Salt Lake City.
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Taylorsville is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
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Taylorsville was founded in 1848.

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Famous People from Taylorsville, Utah

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Kim Coleman
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Richard P. Lindsay
Religious Leader, Politician · Born Mar 18, 1926 · Died Jun 4, 2010 (age 84)
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