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  Ogden Utah History Page
Ogden was settled in 1845 by the building of Fort Beunaventura on The Weber River in what is now West Ogden.
Today, Ogden is a center for the Areospace Industry, with Hill Air force Base and Thiokol (makers of the space shuttle engines) as two of the area's largest employers.
Ogden is also the most diverse of Utah's cities, with a non-Mormon population exceeding 50%.
www.ogden-ut.com /history.html   (332 words)

  
  History of Ogden (Ice Sheet)
By 1870, Ogden's population increased to 3,127; in 1880 to 6,069; and by 1890 reached 12,889 residents.
Stimulated by the diversity of its population, Ogden's mayoral election of non-Mormon Fred J. Kiesel in 1889 was the first breakthrough in Utah's Mormon-dominated politics.
Soon they constructed the Utah General Depot in Ogden, which was the largest quartermaster depot in the United States and ascertained to be an indispensable and permanent link in the army's supply system.
historytogo.utah.gov /places/olympic_locations/historyofogden.html   (629 words)

  
 Ogden, Utah - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ogden is the county seat of Weber County,
Ogden is the closest sizable city to the Golden Spike location at Promontory Summit, Utah, where the First Transcontinental Railroad was joined in 1869.
Ogden's 12th Street corridor was a subject of early planning investigations in the 1970s, as the Utah State Highway Department attempted to upgrade that facility taking into account the constraints of the urban corridor.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ogden,_Utah   (981 words)

  
 Utah History Encyclopedia
Ogden City is located at the confluence of the Ogden and the Weber rivers in Weber County in northern Utah.
Ogden claims to be the oldest settlement in Utah because of the founding in 1845 of a small picket enclosure, Fort Buenaventura, on the Weber River by Miles Goodyear, a mountain man working in the northern Utah area.
Ogden business leaders, realizing that Ogden was closely linked to government industries and thus suffered economic ups and downs because of changes in political ideas, devoted considerable effort to bring more private industry to the Ogden area.
www.media.utah.edu /UHE/o/OGDEN.html   (994 words)

  
 Ogden Rails, Utah Railroad Museum
The original plans to turn Ogden Union Station into a museum and convention center were first presented to officials of both Union Pacific and Southern Pacific at the celebration of the Golden Spike Centennial in 1969.
The letter, from Ogden Mayor Bart Wolthuis, asked that the empty building be donated to the city for use by the Golden Spike Empire as a museum.
Turbine 26-26B arrived in Ogden on July 10, 1987, and was repainted and cosmetically restored by volunteers of the local Golden Spike Chapter of the Railway and Locomotive Historical Society.
utahrails.net /ogden/ogden-museum.php   (1398 words)

  
 The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Ogden, UT Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Some of our members have lived in Utah or in the Ogden area all their lives; others, probably the majority, are transplants from across the country and the world.
The 10th Bishop of Utah is a Utah native, Carolyn Tanner Irish, elected in 1995.
In 1866, Daniel Sylvester Tuttle was elected to be the Missionary Bishop of Montana, with jurisdiction in the Idaho and Utah Territories.
goodshepherdogden.org /Profile.html   (3673 words)

  
 Ogden Rails, Utah Central   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Coal was a vital resource needed by Utah's growing population and economy, both as a source of home fuel and for the coal-fired power plants of mining, smelting, and manufacturing enterprises.
Grading for the Utah Central was already under way when on June 10 and 11, 1869, Brigham Young, along with the chief engineer and other officers of the railroad, made a trip north from Salt Lake City to Ogden, locating the proposed route along the way.
The grade then under construction from Ogden ran west from the Weber River up to the bench of the West Ogden Sand Ridge, using an ascending grade not exceeding 0.75 percent (nine inches of rise in 100 feet of distance, or 40 feet rise in the distance of one mile).
utahrails.net /ogden/ogden-utah-central.php   (3092 words)

  
 History of South Ogden, Utah
It is bounded on the north and east by Ogden City, on the south by Uintah, and on the west by Riverdale and Washington Terrace.
The petition was granted and on 6 July 1936 the town of South Ogden was established.
By 1946 the population exceeded 3,600, and South Ogden became known as the "City of Homes." The largest growth for the city came in the 1950s, at which time it grew by 150 percent.
www.onlineutah.com /southogdenhistory.shtml   (606 words)

  
 Ogden, Utah
Ogden is home to the Pioneer League Minor league baseball team Ogden Raptors.
Ogden was known as a major passenger railroad junction owing to its location along major east-west and north-south routes.
Ogden is the closest sizable city to the golden spike location in Utah where the First Transcontinental Railroad was joined in 1869.
creekin.net /c7924-n251-ogden-utah.html   (586 words)

  
 Ogden, Utah Travel & Vacation Guide
Ogden sits attractively at the base of the Wasatch Mountains.
A one-time farming community, Ogden grew rapidly after becoming a hub for the intercontinental railroad.
Ogden has some interesting museums and historical sites in town and serves as a base for exploring the wonderful recreational opportunities in the Wasatch Mountains.
www.go-utah.com /Ogden   (107 words)

  
 Free Speech Triumphs in Ogden, Utah
Ogden, UT -- Second District Judge Parley Baldwin, ruled in favor of Bruce Edwards today overturning Ogden City’s ordinance prohibiting the display of political signs from vacant buildings in Ogden.
Ogden City initiated a criminal prosecution against Edwards for violating the new ordinance, and in a rare move, initiated a civil action as well, seeking a court order requiring Edwards to remove his signs.
The result was that private property owners were not only silenced by Ogden City but could also be thrown in jail simply for expressing their own opinions on their own property.
www.acluutah.org /EdwardsPR100103.htm   (394 words)

  
 Utah Arts Council -- Public Art Program
The Utah Public Art Program, the Division of Facilities and Construction Management, community members and these agencies will be working with the architect and selected artist to create work relevant to the agencies housed in the facility and the community in which it is based.
Ogden City, the Hub of Northern Utah, is the county seat of Weber County, Utah's sixth largest city and home to Weber State University (enrollment - 13,900 students).
Ogden City is situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains and located 35 miles north of Salt Lake City.
arts.utah.gov /public_art_program/commissions/ogdenregionalcenter.html   (2199 words)

  
 Ogden News
OGDEN A mix up in Weber County sent 270 absentee ballots from the wrong districts to voters in Huntsville, Washington Terrace and South Ogden.
OGDEN, Utah - Players from Portland State and Eastern Washington were named Big Sky Conference football players of the week on Monday.
The members of the Utah State Board of Education, employees of the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation and the Utah State Office of Education express their condolences to the family, friends, co-workers and...
www.topix.net /city/ogden-ut   (679 words)

  
 Ogden Utah Home Page
Ogden is especially attractive for those who enjoy sports and the outdoors.
Many people assume because Utah is a "dry" state and predominantly Mormon (LDS) that there is very little to do here.
And you don't have to be Mormon to live in and enjoy Utah or Ogden.
www.ogden-ut.com   (364 words)

  
 Ogden Clinic   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Ogden Clinic is proud to be at the forefront of this technology in the United States.
The Ogden Clinic is a balanced multi-specialty clinic located in Ogden, Utah.
The Ogden Clinic was first organized in 1950 by eight physicians who had previously carried on independent practices.
www.ogdenclinic.com /about.htm   (418 words)

  
 Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice
Historical Ogden and Ogden Valley are premier vacation and second home destinations, say local Realtors, who predict that the area is pulling out of its buyer's slump.
Ogden has an abundance of cultural events sponsored by the city, Weber State University, Ballet West, the Symphony, Sundance Film Festival, and other sponsors entertain visitors and residents year-round.
"Ogden Valley is the recreation destination for Northen Utah, for lakes and skiing, and it's a one-hour drive to Park City, Salt Lake, and the International Airport," says Realtor Richard Manley.
realtytimes.com /rtcpages/20050224_ogdenutah.htm   (850 words)

  
 Greater Ogden Utah Outdoor Recreation
in Utah has become a popular family activity, and hunting tags are now sold by lottery.
Utah is home to "The Greatest Snow On Earth"; an incredible 500 annual inches of dry powder snow; and an infrastructure of 14 mountain resorts.
It is best to contact the land manager of the area in which you would like to ride, and contact that agency for their up-to-date recreation map, which will show trailheads, openings, and closures.
greaterogden.home.att.net /outdoor.html   (431 words)

  
 Ogden | Utah.com
Ogden's Golden Spike monument commemorates the beginning of the end of the American frontier: the connection of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads.
Ogden is a city surrounded by mountains and by the Great Salt Lake.
Destination Logan: From Ogden, proceed north on I-15 to U.S. Continue north on U.S. 89/91 to Logan, Utah.
www.utah.com /ogden   (1487 words)

  
 Ogden Nordic Ski Club
Ogden Nordic is a community based, not-for-profit Nordic ski club for all ages and abilities with the goal of providing Nordic ski education, development, and coaching.
This year Ogden Nordic is fielding a highly competitive junior ski team, assisting with the North Fork Trail System, providing the community with learn to ski opportunties, recruiting new members, and enhancing the group's affiliation with Utah's premier Nordic Skiing organization — The Utah Nordic Alliance (TUNA).
Thanks to Utah Nordic, the results for most of the ski races in Utah are available on line at the Utah Nordic Webpage.
www.utahnordic.com /ogden_nordic   (581 words)

  
 Ogden Hotels & Utah Accommodations - Marriott   (Site not responding. Last check: )
With 292 deluxe guest rooms and suites and 16,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space, the Ogden Marriott is perfect for your next business trip or family vacation.
Located in an area of remarkable scenic beauty, Ogden features the majestic Wasatch Mountains to the east and the expanse of the Great Salt Lake to the west.
The Ogden Marriott is located in the center of downtown and adjacent to Historic 25th Street.
marriott.com /property/propertypage/SLCOG   (196 words)

  
 Ogden Hotels - Hotels in Ogden - Ep-Ic.com
Days Inn Ogden is located on Washington Boulevard a few blocks south of downtown Ogden and approximately 35 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport.
Red Roof Ogden Riverdale is off the I-15 at Riverdale Road six miles southwest of downtown Ogden and approximately 35 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport.
Super 8 Ogden is located approximately 10 miles from the New Gate Mall and four miles from Ogden Airport.
www.ep-ic.com /US/Utah/Ogden/index.html   (306 words)

  
 Ogden, Utah
Ogden, Utah, in Weber county, is 381 miles W of Denver, Colorado.
Ogden residents donated more money ($22,350) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race.
An estimated 61% of living spaces in Ogden are occupied by their owners, not by renters.
www.citytowninfo.com /places/utah/ogden   (437 words)

  
 Ogden, Utah (Cities)
The county seat of Weber County, Ogden lies 35 miles north of Salt Lake City on I-15.
The city was incorporated in 1861 and grew rapidly after the arrival of the transcontinental railroad in 1869.
Today Ogden, population 77,226, is Utah's second largest city behind Salt Lake City.
www.ohwy.com /ut/o/ogden.htm   (251 words)

  
 Mount Ogden Eye Center - Ophthalmology Specialists, Ogden, Utah   (Site not responding. Last check: )
An Ogden native, he graduated from Weber State University and The University of Utah School of Medicine before training in eye surgery at The Medical College of Wisconsin.
Ballif currently is medical director of The Mount Ogden Surgical Center and is considered one of the finest eye surgeons in the nation by his peers.
A pioneer in new and developing technologies, he was among the first surgeons in the country to perform LASIK surgery and is one of few surgeons in the country who performs certain complex investigational surgeries such as artificial iris implantation.
www.mountogdeneye.com /doctors.asp   (959 words)

  
 Ogden, Utah Visitor Travel Information
It is Utah's fourth largest city, behind Salt Lake City, Provo and Orem.
Ogden is located in northern Utah on I-15/84 about 35 miles north of Salt Lake City.
To learn more about Ogden, select one of the topics from the links to the left.
www.go-utah.com /utah/ogden/Ogden.html   (147 words)

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