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West Haven, Utah

West Haven is a city in Weber County, Utah, United States.
Population 16,739

Top Events in West Haven History

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1854History
=== Wilson === Wilson, Utah was formed in 1854.
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1856History
He moved from Ogden and was the first to move west of the Weber River in 1856.
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1868History
== History == === Kanesville === The first settlers in what would become Kanesville arrived in 1868.
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1879Military
An irrigation company was formed in 1879 and an LDS Ward was organized in 1882.
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1882Military
The name Kanesville was adopted when The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints first organized a ward there in 1882.
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1969Culture
(History from the book, "Mormon John Martin" Utah Pioneer Family History copyright 1969 by Drucilla H.
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1991Government
It was incorporated on July 1, 1991, combining the unincorporated communities of Kanesville and Wilson.
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1994Infrastructure
In 1994 the city purchased 40 acres for a park which was then developed with playground equipment and sports fields.
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2002History
Carr Printing.) === City of West Haven === West Haven installed a citywide sewer system in 2002.
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2010History
Until October 2010 the Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the city was the Kanesville Utah Stake.

Historical Timeline

1854History
=== Wilson === Wilson, Utah was formed in 1854.
1856History
He moved from Ogden and was the first to move west of the Weber River in 1856.
1868History
== History == === Kanesville === The first settlers in what would become Kanesville arrived in 1868.
1879Military
An irrigation company was formed in 1879 and an LDS Ward was organized in 1882.
1882Military
The name Kanesville was adopted when The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints first organized a ward there in 1882.
1969Culture
(History from the book, "Mormon John Martin" Utah Pioneer Family History copyright 1969 by Drucilla H.
1991Government
It was incorporated on July 1, 1991, combining the unincorporated communities of Kanesville and Wilson.
1994Infrastructure
In 1994 the city purchased 40 acres for a park which was then developed with playground equipment and sports fields.
2002History
Carr Printing.) === City of West Haven === West Haven installed a citywide sewer system in 2002.
2010History
Until October 2010 the Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the city was the Kanesville Utah Stake.
2020History
According to the 2020 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the median income for a West Haven household was $80,762 and the median family income was $88,309, with a per-c...
2022Government
The current mayor is Rob Vanderwood who started his term on January 1, 2022.

Did You Know?

1
West Haven is located in the state of Utah.
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West Haven has a population of 16,739 residents.
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The population was estimated at 24,014 as of 2023.

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