Bear River City, Utah
| Bear River City, Utah | |
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Bear River City Civic Center and Offices
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 Location in Box Elder County and the state of Utah. |
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 Location of Utah in the United States |
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| Coordinates: 41°36′55″N 112°7′32″W / 41.61528°N 112.12556°WCoordinates: 41°36′55″N 112°7′32″W / 41.61528°N 112.12556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Box Elder |
| Settled | 1866 |
| Incorporated | September 22, 1885 |
| Became a city | November 3, 2000 |
| Founded by | Anne Anderson |
| Named for | Bear River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km2) |
| • Land | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,258 ft (1,298 m) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 835 |
| • Density | 477.5/sq mi (184.4/km2) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP code | 84301 |
| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-03950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1438487 |
Bear River City is a city in Box Elder County, Utah, United States. The population was 853 at the 2010 census, an increase over the 2000 population of 750. The population was sufficient under Utah state law for Bear River to become a city near the end of 2000. Although current state law requires a minimum population of 1000 for cities, Bear River City remains a city.
Bear River City was first settled by a group from Brigham City in 1866.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km²), all of it land.
Century Elementary holds about 800 students. They are done remodeling the school. There are new classrooms (for the 5th graders who were in portables), a new bathroom, and a new library.
There is one church that is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The town park is located east of the church. It includes two playing fields, a playground, a small rodeo arena, an outdoor stage, a volleyball court, and a small shop used on special occasions. The town park is cared for by a local family.
There are two buildings in excess of 100 years old - an old town hall that was formerly a post office, and an old shop. There is an original pioneer log cabin, probably built in the 1850s, which serves as a museum and sits within the boundaries of the town park. This museum can be visited by appointment. At least one home which sits on the corner north east of the town park was built on remnants of the original Bear River Fort.
The Country Archer's, usually called The Little Store by locals, is the only retail shop.
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