Wanship, Utah
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View of Wanship, Utah, from Wanship Dam
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 Location in Summit County and the state of Utah |
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| Coordinates: 40°48′27″N 111°23′41″W / 40.80750°N 111.39472°WCoordinates: 40°48′27″N 111°23′41″W / 40.80750°N 111.39472°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Summit |
| Settled | 1859 |
| Founded by | Stephen Nixon and Henry Roper |
| Named for | Chief Wanship |
| Elevation | 5,925 ft (1,806 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 400 |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584781 |
Wanship is a census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, United States. The population was 400 at the 2010 census.
Wanship is located at the intersection of Interstate 80 and Utah State Route 32, at the junction of Silver Creek and the Weber River. It is 37 miles (60 km) from Salt Lake City, and 8 miles (13 km) from Coalville. The town lies at an elevation of 5,925 feet (1,806 m).
Wanship was founded in 1859 by Stephen Nixon and Henry Roper, who were joined by other settlers over the next two years. In 1861, 300 Native Americans settled in the area. The sudden population increase made attempting to gather food in the area difficult. A friendly Ute, Chief Wanship, helped the non-native settlers to find game, locate edible plants, and trade with the Indians. In return, the town was named for him.Farming in the area included rye, barley, wheat, and alfalfa. The town also served as a local commodity hub, as coal from Coalville, silver from Park City, and lumber from Kamas passed through. In 1862 an overland stage stop, called the Kimballs Stage Station, opened in Wanship. Due to its central location, Wanship became the first county seat of Summit County, from the formation of the county government in 1866 until Coalville became county seat in 1872.
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