Payson, Utah - General Information

General and Real Estate Information about the City Payson, Utah

General Information
Payson is a small, historic community located at the
entrance to a beautiful 30-mile long valley near Mt. Nebo
in southern Utah County. In just a ten minute drive, residents can enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, and other nature-related activities. Each summer, Payson hosts
three well-known festivals: The Scottish Festival, The Salmon Supper, and Golden Onion Days. Payson also boasts
a 400-acre campus style industrial center that is adjacent to I-15 and two rail lines. Between 1998 and 2000, Payson experienced some rapid growth, gaining nearly 1,800 new residents. Payson's median age, 24.4, and household size, 3.71, are both above the county's averages.

Origin of City's Name
Payson was named for James Pace, one of the original Mormon pioneers, who settled there in 1850. For a while
the settlement was known as Pacen, which changed
when the town was incorporated.

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Recreation		Crime
Baseball Diamonds	7	Aggravated Assault	6
Bowling Alleys	0	Arson	N/A
Covered Picnic Facilities	6	Auto Theft	N/A
Golf Courses	1	Burglary	53
Indoor Facilities	0	Larceny	N/A
Parks	3	Murder	0
Rodeo Grounds	0	Rape	4
Soccer/Football Fields	5	Robbery	0
Swimming Pools	1
Tennis Courts	7
Other: 1 horse race track, 1 public library

Zip Code 84651

GLADSTAN GOLF COURSE - One of the finest in the State, Try- me you'll like it! And you'll be glad you did. Call for T-Times - 801-465-2549. The home of the once proud "Mud Castle," the home of B.F. Johnson, a friend of the Prophet, Joseph Smith, father of 55 children with 7 wives. Here was located a pharmacy, A greenhouse (he sent plants all over the Western U.s. during 1860's), a molasses factory, and a leather works

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