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West Valley City, Utah

Located in Salt Lake County, Utah, West Valley City was established in 1848. West Valley City is the most ethnically diverse city in Utah. The 2002 Winter Olympics figure skating and short track events were held here.
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Founded 1848 | Population 140,230 | Peak 140,230 (2024) | County Salt Lake County

Top 10 Most Important Events for West Valley City, Utah

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1848 Mormon Settlers Arrive: LDS pioneers settle the western Salt Lake Valley.
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1914 Copper Mining Nearby: Bingham Canyon copper mine nearby drives economic activity.
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1980 City Incorporates: Several communities merge to form West Valley City; immediately Utah's 2nd largest.
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2002 Olympic Ice Events: Salt Lake City Olympics venues in West Valley City host short track and figure skating.
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2010 USANA Amphitheatre: Major concert venue attracts national acts.
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2015 Diversity Hub: Most ethnically diverse city in Utah.
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2023 Utah's 2nd Largest City: Continues growing at 140,000+.
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Apr 3, 2016
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Complete Historical Timeline

1848 Culture
Mormon Settlers Arrive
1914 Industry
Copper Mining Nearby
1980 Government
City Incorporates
2002 Sports
Olympic Ice Events
2010 Culture
USANA Amphitheatre
2015 Culture
Diversity Hub
2023 Business
Utah's 2nd Largest City

Did You Know?

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West Valley City is the most ethnically diverse city in Utah.
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The 2002 Winter Olympics figure skating and short track events were held here.
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Bingham Canyon copper mine nearby is the largest man-made excavation on Earth.
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West Valley City is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
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West Valley City was founded in 1848.

Famous People from West Valley City, Utah

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Norman H. Bangerter
Politician · Born Jan 4, 1933 · Died Apr 14, 2015 (age 82)

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