South Davis County

by Arcadia Publishing

Overview

South Davis County is bounded by the majestic Wasatch Mountain Range to the east and the Great Salt Lake to the west. Bountiful, Centerville, Farmington, and Kaysville are the major population centers—all originating as early Mormon settlements. Concerned that their livestock might harm new crops and gardens being planted in Salt Lake City, their leader, Brigham Young, sent herds of cattle, mules, and horses north to graze along the lakeshore in 1847. Small farming communities established the following spring supplied goods and produce to the growing populations of Salt Lake City to Ogden. Organized as Davis County in 1850, Farmington was the center of government. Railroad service, established in 1870, allowed the farmers and ranchers to reach markets within hours of harvesting. And in 1956, a six-foot pipeline was completed, delivering water from the Weber River to the communities along the front. Rapid expansion has resulted, but the pioneer spirit still prevails.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467131636
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	06/16/2014
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,046,341
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Author Royce Allen has authored several books about the Centerville Mountains, most recently Tales, Trails, and Sites of the Centerville Mountains. Coauthor Gary Willden is a retired Weber State University professor who has lived in Centerville with his wife, Joan, for nearly 20 years.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

1 Carving Out Homes on the Lakeshore 11

2 Early Industries 23

3 They Came for Gold 35

4 Main Street and Merchants 45

5 Government and Law 59

6 Getting Connected 69

7 Education and Worship 81

8 Fun Is Big Business 95

9 Antelope Island 109

10 Hang on to Your Hats 119