Richfield, Utah
Sevier County Courthouse
Richfield, Utah Location within the state of Utah
Coordinates: 38°45′57″N 112°5′15″W / 38.76583, -112.0875
Country	United States
State	Utah
County	Sevier
Area
- Total	5. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically The State of Utah (ˈjuːtɔː or) is a western state of the United States. This is a list of the 29 counties in the US State of Utah. List Sevier County (sɛˈviːr is a County located in the US state of Utah. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 3 sq mi (13. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 7 km²)
- Land	5. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 3 sq mi (13. 7 km²)
- Water	0. 0 sq mi (0. 0 km²)
Elevation	5,354 ft (1,632 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	6,847
- Density	1,297. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 4/sq mi (500. 9/km²)
Time zone	Mountain (MST) (UTC-7)
- Summer (DST)	MDT (UTC-6)
ZIP code	84701
Area code(s)	435
FIPS code	49-63570[1]
GNIS feature ID	1444889[2]

Richfield is a city in and the county seat of Sevier County, Utah, in the United States. The Mountain Time Zone of North America keeps time by subtracting seven hours from Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC-7) during the shortest days of autumn UTC−7 can be observed in Mountain Standard Time Zone Pacific Daylight Time Zone Canada Daylight saving time ( DST Areas using UTC−6 Single zone countries Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks North American area code 435 is a State of Utah Telephone Area code which covers all of Utah outside the Salt Lake City, Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Sevier County (sɛˈviːr is a County located in the US state of Utah. The State of Utah (ˈjuːtɔː or) is a western state of the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the As of the 2000 census, the city population was 6,847. By 2006, the population was estimated to be 7,104. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. It lies in the Mormon Corridor, just off of Interstate 70 about 40 miles east of its junction with Interstate 15. The Mormon Corridor is a term for the areas of the Western North America that were settled between 1850 and approximately 1865 by members of The Church of Interstate 70 (I-70 is an Interstate highway in the United States that runs from Interstate 15 near Cove Fort Utah, to a Park and Ride Interstate 15 (I-15 is the fourth-longest north-south transcontinental interstate highway in the United States, traveling through the states of California The county can be best described as "rural diversified" due to the convergence of agricultural, retail and industrial activities.

Since the community lies about half the distance between Los Angeles, California and Denver, Colorado, Richfield has become a favorite rest stop for travelers going from one metropolitan area to the other. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States

Though not large, Richfield is remote from larger cities. One has to travel about 100 miles or more in any direction to reach a more populous town, while dozens of less populous communities are found in the general area. Its remoteness, plus its location on major transportation corridors, makes it central Utah's defacto regional capital, a shopping and "commercial capital of a vast mountain-valley region. "^[3] Many people travel to Richfield to shop, bowl, golf, to attend theater, concerts, or for religious gatherings. They are also drawn to the Community College, affiliated with Snow College, and to receive medical care. Snow College is a rural two-year state college located in Ephraim Utah, U

Part of Richfield's great appeal is its small size and its isolation. The community lies in a fertile valley surrounded by beautiful red rock mountains and snow covered peaks. The relatively low population allows residents to enjoy a quality of life free from congestion, pollution and noise.

Richfield is part of "Panoramaland", and is a popular thoroughfare to several nearby National Parks and Forests, all providing abundant recreational activities. The National Park Service ( NPS) is the United States federal agency that manages all National Parks, many National Monuments, and other conservation "National forest" redirects here for the National Forest in England see National Forest England; for those in Brazil see List of Brazilian National Forests The area has been long known for its outdoor recreational opportunities, such as hiking, fishing and hunting. Mountain biking and all-terrain vehicles riding events have recently added to the area's popularity. Mountain biking entails the Sport of riding Bicycles off-road often over rough terrain whether riding specially equipped Mountain bikes or hybrid road bikes An all-terrain vehicle (ATV is defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI as a vehicle that travels on low pressure tires with a seat that is straddled by

Contents 1 Settlement history 2 Religion 3 Geography and Climate 4 Demographics 5 Famous People 6 See also 7 Notes 8 External links

Settlement history

Prehistoric people occupied the Richfield area for more than 7,000 years. Fremont culture remains are found near most community sites in the Sevier area and are dated from approximately CE 1 to CE 1000. The Fremont culture or Fremont people is a Pre-Columbian Archaeological culture which received its name During the late 1820's, Jedidiah Smith and other fur traders crossed the area. Jedediah Strong Smith (born January 6, 1799 — presumed date of death May 27, 1831) was a hunter, trapper, Fur trader Sevier County lies on the Old Spanish Trail between Santa Fe, New Mexico and California and was used by travelers between 1830 and 1850. The Old Spanish Trail is a historic Trade route which connected the northern New Mexican settlement of Santa Fé with that of Los Ángeles Santa Fe ( Navajo: Yootó is the Capital of the state of New Mexico. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean.

In the early part of January 1864 a party of ten men under the leadership of Albert Lewis came from Sanpete County, Utah and arrived in what is now Richfield. Sanpete County is a County located in the US state of Utah. As of 2000 the population was 22763 and by 2005 was estimated at 24044 The Mormon settlers found fertile soil, good water and wood in the nearby hills. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the fourth largest Christian denomination in the United States and the largest and most well-known They decided that it was a desirable site for a settlement. These pioneers made a dwelling place for all ten men, which they called 'The Hole in the Ground. ' They carefully covered this hole with brush willows and other materials and made a crude chimney of rocks. This strange abode was located on today's Main Street. These men spent the remainder of the winter in this dwelling, planning and preparing for the time when they could bring their families.

The early Mormon settlements were abandoned in 1867 due to the conflict known as the Black Hawk War. Utah's Black Hawk War (1865&ndash72 is the name of the estimated 150 battles between Mormon settlers in Sanpete County, Sevier County and much of central Utah But, when resettled in 1871, Richfield grew to become a regional center. The coming of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad in 1871 opened the valley for expanded agricultural commerce and mining. The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, generally referred to as the Rio Grande, became the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad in 1920 and is today a Fallen

In 1939, Utah Governor Henry H. Blood vetoed a proposal for a junior college in Richfield. List of Governors of Utah Territory Utah Territory was organized by Act of Congress on September 9, 1850. Henry Hooper Blood ( October 1, 1872 – June 19, 1942) was a prominent businessman and the 7th Governor of Utah. The term junior college refers to different educational institutions in different countries Fifty-seven years later, Snow College opened a Richfield campus, which serves about 600 students per year. Snow College is a rural two-year state college located in Ephraim Utah, U

Religion

Like most settled areas of rural Utah, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ("LDS" or "Mormons") plays a prominent role. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the fourth largest Christian denomination in the United States and the largest and most well-known "The Mormons were unbelievably industrious colonizers. From 1847, when they founded Salt Lake City, until 1877," they founded 360 towns. ^[4] Following direction from Brigham Young, Latter-day Saints founded the town and outlying hamlets about 150 years ago, and they remain the vast majority of residents. ^[5]

A writer once said that the "[s]eparation of Church and State in [Salt Lake City] is about three blocks," referring to the distance from the Utah State Capitol Building to LDS Church headquarters. In Richfield, and virtually all other southern Utah towns where the Latter-Day Saints make up over 80% of the populace, the separation can fairly be said to be somewhat less than that.

Yet even in this heart of Mormon Country, non-Mormons and non-participating Mormons, called "inactives," fill a percentage of elective offices. ^[6] However, largely due to Latter-Day Saint influence, the city and the surrounding county are heavily Republican. In the 2006 elections no city or county office had a Democrat on the ballot in the whole of Sevier County.

The Richfield Area offers 20 major denominational churches: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, First Baptist Church, Sister of Holy Cross, Jehovah's Witnesses, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Valley Community Church, and more. Baptist is a term describing individuals belonging to a Baptist church or a Baptist denomination. Jehovah's Witnesses is a restorationist, millenialist Christian denomination Lutheranism is a major branch of Western Christianity that identifies with the teachings of the sixteenth-century German reformer Martin Luther

Geography and Climate

Richfield is located at 38°45′57″N, 112°5′15″W (38. 765939, -112. 087638). ^[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 3 square miles (13. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 7 km²), all of it land. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of Richfield is located 5, 280 feet above sea level.

The Utah Department of Transportation divides Utah up into three whole Regions (Ogden, Salt Lake, Provo) and a fourth Region which is split up into three Districts. One of these Districts is named after Richfield. Richfield is served by major transportation access - situated along Interstate 70 and within 30 minutes of Interstate 15. Richfield is located 159 miles from Salt Lake City and 164 miles from St. George.

Richfield experiences four distinct seasons. Winter high temperatures average in the 30s and 40s with many milder days; low temperatures average in the teens and twenties, with a few mornings starting near or below zero. Snowfall is common, but usually melts in a day or two; however, deeper lasting snow cover is not uncommon. Still, December and January average among Richfield's drier months. Summer days are warm, with normal July highs in the 90s and occasional hot spells that near 100 degrees. Nighttime temperatures during the summer are comfortable--usually in the 50s or 60s. July through September, "monsoonal" thunderstorms frequently form over the nearby peaks contributing to over a third of the 8. 5 inches of annual rainfall. Because of its low humidity and mile-high altitude, the Sevier Valley experiences its average first frost by late September and its last in late May, despite the typically warm fall and spring days.

Demographics

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 6,847 people, 2,166 households, and 1,682 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 1,297. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 4 people per square mile (500. 7/km²). There were 2,327 housing units at an average density of 440. 9/sq mi (170. 2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94. 41% White, 0. 39% African American, 3. 29% Native American, 0. 26% Asian, 0. 07% Pacific Islander, 0. 55% from other races, and 1. 02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2. 35% of the population.

There were 2,166 households out of which 44. 0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66. 2% were married couples living together, 8. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22. 3% were non-families. 20. 4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11. 3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 97 and the average family size was 3. 45.

In the city the population was spread out with 35. 4% under the age of 18, 10. 8% from 18 to 24, 22. 7% from 25 to 44, 17. 0% from 45 to 64, and 14. 1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 97. 1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94. 1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,024, and the median income for a family was $40,284. Males had a median income of $33,000 versus $20,489 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,320. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 7. 0% of families and 9. 3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 5% of those under age 18 and 9. 4% of those age 65 or over.

The city has seen a steady increase in population in every Decennial Census since 1890, at which time it was reported to have 1,531 people residing in the city. The United States Census is a decennial Census mandated by the United States Constitution. ^[8]

Famous People

• Jake Garn, served as a U.S. Senator representing Utah; the first member of the United States Congress to fly in space - born in Richfield
• Joseph Hansen, secretary and guard to Leon Trotsky in Mexico for the last three years before Trotsky was murdered - born in Richfield
• Walter Frederick Morrison, the inventor of the Frisbee - born in Richfield

See also

• Clear Creek (Utah)
• Fishlake National Forest
• Fish Lake, Utah
• Fremont Indian State Park
• Glenwood, Utah
• Intermountain Health Care
• KUES, PBS station, local channel 19 (a full power relay station of KUED, carrying a remodulated analog signal)[1]
• Richfield Municipal Airport
  • List of airports by IATA code: RI - RIF
  • List of airports by ICAO code: KR - KRIF
• List of Registered Historic Places in Utah:Sevier County
• Sevier River
• The Richfield Reaper — local newspaper

Notes

External links

• Official city website
• Website for Snow College Richfield Campus

• Richfield, Utah is at coordinates 38°45′57″N 112°05′16″W / 38.765939, -112.087638 (Richfield, Utah)Coordinates: 38°45′57″N 112°05′16″W / 38.765939, -112.087638 (Richfield, Utah)

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