Beaver Dam, Utah Explained

Beaver Dam, Utah
Pushpin Map:USA Utah
Pushpin Label:Beaver Dam
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Name:United States
Established Title:Settled
Established Date:1867
Named For:The numerous beaver dams on Willow Creek
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation Ft:4541
Coordinates:41.8094°N -112.0589°W
Postal Code:84306
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1438527

Beaver Dam (also Beaverdam) is an unincorporated community on the northeastern edge of Box Elder County, Utah, United States.[1] [2]

History

Beaver Dam was settled in 1867 by people from the nearby communities of Providence and Deweyville and was named for the numerous beaver dams along nearby Willow Creek.[3]

In 1868, the first co-op dairy in Utah was established there.[3]

Notes and References

  1. MyTopo Maps - Beaver Dam, UT, USA. mytopo.com. Trimble Navigation, Ltd.. 8 Feb 2018.
  2. Web site: Look Up a ZIP Code: 84306. usps.com. United States Postal Service. 8 Feb 2018.
  3. 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. 26. 1990. 11 Feb 2018. 978-0-87480-345-7. 797284427.