Axtell, Utah Explained

Axtell, Utah
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Utah
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Axtell within the State of Utah
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Utah
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Sanpete
Established Title:Settled
Established Date:1870
Founder:Lars Peter Fjeldsted
Named For:Samuel Beach Axtell
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation Ft:5151
Coordinates:39.0553°N -111.8219°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:84621
Area Code:435
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1437493

Axtell is an unincorporated community in the Sevier Valley on the southwestern edge of Sanpete County, Utah, United States.[1]

Description

The community is located on the U.S. Route 89 between the cities of Centerfield and Salina. The town was settled in 1870 under the name of Willowcreek (being located along the Willow Creek).[2] It was renamed for Utah's former territorial governor Samuel Beach Axtell in 1891.[3]

Notes and References

  1. . Retrieved on May 17, 2011.
  2. Book: Van Cott, John W.. Utah Place Names: A Comprehensive Guide to the Origins of Geographic Names: A Compilation. University of Utah Press. Salt Lake City. 17. 1990. 978-0-87480-345-7. 797284427.
  3. Book: A History of Sanpete County. Antrei. Albert C.T.. Roberts. Allen D.. Utah Centennial County History Series. Utah State Historical Society. Salt Lake City. 353 - 354. January 1999. 0-913738-42-5.