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West Jordan, Utah

Located in Salt Lake County, Utah, West Jordan was established in 1848. Named for the Jordan River which runs through the valley. Grew from 42,000 to over 120,000 in about 25 years.
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Founded 1848 | Population 120,000 | Peak 120,000 (2024) | County Salt Lake County

Top 10 Most Important Events for West Jordan, Utah

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1848 Mormon Settlers Arrive: Pioneer settlement in Jordan River valley.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of West Jordan's identity and economy.
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1990 Suburban Growth: Salt Lake metro expansion reaches West Jordan.
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2000 Population Doubles: From 42K to 100K+ in 15 years.
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2023 4th Largest UT City: Continues growing in southwest valley.
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Latest News in West Jordan

Apr 3, 2016
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Mar 28, 2016
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Mar 27, 2016
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Mar 7, 2016
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Mar 2, 2016
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Jan 22, 2016
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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

1848 Culture
Mormon Settlers Arrive
1942 Government
Military Presence
1990 Business
Suburban Growth
2000 Business
Population Doubles
2023 Business
4th Largest UT City

Did You Know?

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Named for the Jordan River which runs through the valley.
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Grew from 42,000 to over 120,000 in about 25 years.
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Fourth-largest city in Utah.
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West Jordan is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
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West Jordan was founded in 1848.

Famous People from West Jordan, Utah

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Gene Fullmer
Boxer · Born Jul 21, 1931 · Died Apr 27, 2015 (age 83)
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Kaysha Love
Athletics Competitor, Bobsledder · Born Sep 24, 1997 · Age 28

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