Fountain Green, Utah

Fountain Green is a city in Sanpete County, Utah, United States. The population was 1,071 at the 2010 census.

Fountain Green, Utah
City
Location in Sanpete County and the state of Utah.
Coordinates: 39°37′40″N 111°38′22″W
CountryUnited States
StateUtah
CountySanpete
SettledMarch 1859
Named forSprings and meadows
Area
 • Total1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2)
 • Land1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
5,899 ft (1,798 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,071
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
1,166
 • Density932.05/sq mi (359.87/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
84632
Area code(s)435
FIPS code49-26720[3]
GNIS feature ID1441187[4]
Websitefountaingreencity.com

History

Fountain Green was originally called "Uintah Springs", and under the latter name settlement was made in 1859.[5] A post office called Fountain Green has been in operation since 1860.[6] The present name is for springs and green pastures near the original town site.[5]

Geography

Fountain Green is located at 39°37′40″N 111°38′22″W (39.627653, -111.639310).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), all of it land.

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1870562—
188088156.8%
1890677−23.2%
190075511.5%
191087515.9%
19201,16933.6%
1930982−16.0%
19409880.6%
1950767−22.4%
1960544−29.1%
1970467−14.2%
198057823.8%
19905780.0%
200094563.5%
20101,07113.3%
Est. 20191,166[2]8.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

Demographics

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 1071 people, and 370 households, 88.4% of which were occupied housing units. The population density was 705 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 89.07% White, 0.10% African American, 0.60% Native American, and 1.73% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.50% of the population.

Education

Fountain Green is located in the North Sanpete School District and contains an elementary school. Students attend North Sanpete Middle School in Moroni and North Sanpete High School in Mount Pleasant.

Events

The annual city celebration is Lamb Day. Held in July of each year, it is famous for its pit cooking of over 30 lambs that are made into delicious lamb sandwiches. The event includes a play, mutton busting, carnival, softball games, fun run, and a great parade down State Street.

See also
  • List of cities and towns in Utah
  • Fountain Green Massacre

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 127.
  6. "Post Offices". Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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