Nibley, Utah
| Nibley, Utah | |
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 Location in Cache County and the state of Utah. |
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| Coordinates: 41°40′2″N 111°50′37″W / 41.66722°N 111.84361°WCoordinates: 41°40′2″N 111°50′37″W / 41.66722°N 111.84361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Cache |
| Settled | 1855 |
| Incorporated | 1935 |
| Named for | Charles W. Nibley |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Shaun Dustin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.03 sq mi (10.4377 km2) |
| • Land | 4.03 sq mi (10.4377 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,554 ft (1,388 m) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 5,827 |
| • Density | 1,336.36/sq mi (512.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP code | 84321 |
| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-54660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1443818 |
Nibley is a city in Cache County, Utah, United States. Incorporated in 1935, it was named after Charles W. Nibley, a leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The population was 5,438 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Logan, Utah-Idaho (partial) Metropolitan Statistical Area and is a suburb or 'bedroom' community of Logan.
Historically a rural area, Nibley has experienced significant growth within the last decade, more than doubling its population in under 10 years.
Nibley lies between the cities of Hyrum and Logan in the Cache Valley.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.03 square miles,10.4377 square kilometers, all land.
Cache Valley was occupied by the Shoshone Indians prior to its settlement by Mormon Pioneers. Trappers arrived in Cache Valley in 1824 under the leadership of John Weber of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. Several trapping companies operated in the valley during the next 20 years. During that time, the beaver and bison were virtually eliminated.
In 1849, the valley was surveyed by the U.S. Army Corps of Topographical Engineers. Reports of Cache Valley's abundant range and beautiful setting were conveyed to Brigham Young by army officers, trappers, and Mormon scouts. In 1855, the Utah Territorial Legislature granted Cache Valley to Brigham Young as a herd ground for his increasing numbers of cattle. A company of cattle owners was organized to take cattle to Cache Valley under the direction of Briant Stringham. The site they chose was located near the Blacksmith Fork River by some springs about a mile northwest of the Nibley Ward Chapel on Main Street and 3200 South. The ranch they established was named the Elk Horn Ranch and became the first Mormon settlement in the valley.
A severe Winter forced abandonment of most of this early settlement, except for a few settlers. Those left at the ranch suffered during this severe winter as food became dangerously low. When Spring came, barley was planted. This venture, like the ranching, was also unsuccessful.
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