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76-691: Ogden is a principal city of the Ogden– Clearfield , Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which includes all of Weber, Morgan , Davis , and Box Elder counties. The 2010 Census placed the Metro population at 597,159. In 2010, Forbes rated the Ogden-Clearfield MSA as the 6th best place to raise a family. Ogden has had a sister city relationship to Hof in Bavaria , Germany , since 1954. Originally named Fort Buenaventura , Ogden

152-586: A Mexican Land Grant, this area being at that time a part of Mexico. The settlement was then called Brownsville , after Captain James Brown, but was later named Ogden for a brigade leader of the Hudson's Bay Company , Peter Skene Ogden , who had trapped in the Weber Valley a generation earlier. There is some confusion about which "Ogden" was the first to set foot in the area. A Samuel Ogden traveled through

228-780: A commercial and industrial park called the Business Depot Ogden , colloquially known as "BDO". Ogden is located at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains . This is at about the same latitude as Benevent in Campania in southern Italy. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 26.6 square miles (69 km), all land. Elevations in the city range from about 4,300 to 5,000 feet (1,300 to 1,500 m) above sea level. The Ogden and Weber Rivers , which originate in

304-454: A day. In 1907, the new Clearfield Elementary School opened its doors to those same children. The school taught first through eighth grades and operated until 1923, when it was destroyed by fire. The new building later acquired the name Pioneer School. North Davis Junior High School was built and opened its doors in 1939. The building cost approximately $ 170,000 to build. That first year, there were 18 faculty members and 585 students. Throughout

380-490: A few days per year reaching 100 °F (38 °C). Rain is provided in the form of infrequent thunderstorms during summer, usually between late July and mid-September during the height of monsoon season. The Pacific storm season usually lasts from about October through May, with precipitation reaching its peak in spring. Snow usually first occurs in late October or early November, with the last occurring sometime in April. As of

456-741: A hub for frequent trains going northwest to Portland, Oregon , and Seattle, Washington , and east to Chicago. Amtrak ended the Pioneer in 1997. In the same year, Amtrak ended the Los Angeles to Chicago Desert Wind . Ogden–Hinckley Airport , Utah's busiest municipal airport, is in the southwest portion of the city. The only commercial service is operated by Breeze Airways with nonstop service to Orange County, California. Allegiant Air offered commercial service from Ogden to Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona , Avelo Airlines served Burbank, California , while Utah Airways offers charter service to many of

532-705: A lecture tour in the United States. In 1972, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints completed construction of and dedicated the Ogden Utah Temple in Ogden. The temple was built to serve the area's large LDS population. In 2010, the LDS Church announced they would renovate the Ogden Temple and the adjacent Tabernacle. The work which began in 2011 includes an update to the exterior,

608-444: A magnitude of 4.3. The Wasatch Front valley floor is the ancient lakebed of Lake Bonneville, which existed at the end of the last ice age . Several Lake Bonneville shorelines can be distinctly seen on the foothills or benches of nearby mountains. The city's streets, along with the rest of Davis County north of Layton, are laid out on a unified grid plan . Most major streets run very nearly north–south and east–west. Clearfield City

684-545: A new city hall building in 1969, and a new state-of-art Clearfield Fire Station opened in 1980, adjacent to city hall. In 1981, Holt Elementary opened in the northwest corner of the city, near Steed Park. The newest Clearfield City Municipal Building, located on 55 South State Street, was dedicated in December 1999. Clearfield's premier office and commercial center, Legend Hills, is also the largest office development space in north Davis County. The first phase of Legend Hills

760-509: A redevelopment agency (RDA), with the city council acting as the RDA governing board and the mayor as its executive director. The RDA's activity has increased since its establishment in 1969, with tax increment revenues at about $ 10 million per year and an outstanding debt of over $ 50 million. Designated redevelopment districts now cover nearly all of Ogden's central business districts, as are Business Depot Ogden and several other industrial areas in

836-603: A scent similar to sulfur, once or twice a year for a few hours. The highest mountaintops visible from Clearfield City are Deseret Peak in Tooele County at 11,031 feet (3,362 m), Ben Lomond Peak in Weber County at 9,712 feet (2,960 m), and Thurston Peak, just to the east of Clearfield at 9,706 feet (2,958 m). Ben Lomond Peak and Thurston Peak are located in the Wasatch Range. The Wasatch Fault

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912-721: A series of smaller side canyons. The city of Ogden is at the western end of Ogden Canyon, with the eastern end at Pineview Dam . Originally named after 19th-century fur trader Peter Skene Ogden , the Ogden River has been a source of irrigation since the early 20th century. Pineview Dam was completed in 1937 as one of a series of projects by the Bureau of Reclamation as part of the Ogden River Project. This project attempts to supply irrigation to 25,000 acres (100 km ) of nearby land. Other related projects include

988-401: A variety of rock climbing routes. An extensive boulder field in the foothills is one of the most popular bouldering sites in the state. On the mountains east of Ogden are three downhill ski areas: Snowbasin , Powder Mountain , and Nordic Valley . Popular sites for cross-country skiing include Snowbasin and Weber County's North Fork Park. Kayaking is a popular sport on portions of

1064-623: Is July, and the coldest is January. The average temperature over the year is 53 °F (12 °C). The record high temperature is 108 °F (42 °C), which occurred in July 2002, while the record low is −26 °F (−32 °C), which occurred in January 1937. During mid-winter, strong areas of high pressure often situate themselves over the Great Basin , leading to strong temperature inversions. This causes air stagnation and thick smog in

1140-482: Is a major western hub for manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. Hill Field Elementary opened in 1963 and is located just west of the west border of Hill Air Force Base. The Clearfield Job Corps Center was established in 1966. This facility is located west of the Freeport Center on Antelope Drive. It was established to train unemployed and unskilled youth 16 to 24 years old. Clearfield City dedicated

1216-495: Is a manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution center. It is home to more than 70 national and local companies that have a combined workforce of over 7,000 employees. Freeport Center has an excellent transportation network of highways and railroads, and is only 20 miles from the Salt Lake International Airport. Legend Hills Legend Hills is an office development in northern Davis County. Located on

1292-485: Is a tie vote of the other council members present, when the council is voting on whether to appoint or dismiss the city manager, or on an ordinance that enlarges or restricts the mayor's powers, duties, or functions. The mayor is the chair of the council and presides at all council meetings. The mayor also exercises ceremonial functions for the municipality such as ribbon cuttings and municipal appearances. The mayor may not veto an ordinance, tax levy, or appropriation passed by

1368-502: Is found along the western base of the Wasatch Range and is considered overdue for an earthquake as large as 7.5. Catastrophic damage is predicted in the event of an earthquake, with major damage resulting from the liquefaction of the clay- and sand-based soil. The largest earthquake that has occurred near Clearfield City in the recorded past occurred on 12/7/1967 and was 21.5 miles (34.6 km) away in Park City, Utah, and registered at

1444-536: Is governed under the mayor-council form of government , in which the full-time mayor serves as an executive while the seven-member part-time council serves as the legislative branch. All these elected officials serve four-year terms, with elections occurring in odd-numbered years and terms beginning in January of even-numbered years. The mayor is Ben Nadolski, who took office on January 2, 2024. The city council members are Bart Blair, Angela Choberka, Dave Graf, Richard Hyer, Shaun Myers, Ken Richey, and Marcia White. Four of

1520-467: Is physically within the city boundaries. Directly encircling Clearfield are the cities/areas of Sunset City to the north, Clinton City to the northwest, Syracuse City and West Point City to the west, Layton City to the south and east, and Hill Air Force Base military installation to the northeast. There are no major lakes or rivers within the city. There are a few small ponds, mostly at public parks or privately owned property. The only significant waterway in

1596-407: Is the farthest east on this grid, while Syracuse, West Point, Sunset, Clinton, and Unincorporated Davis County are all located north, west, and south on the same street grid. Clearfield City has many informal neighborhoods, most of which are more business or industrial-related than residential. In the southwestern portion of the city is a large industrial business center called The Freeport Center and

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1672-613: The United States Premier Hockey League . Ogden Stadium houses the annual "Hot Rocking 4th", a motorsports event. There are several golf courses in the city of Ogden. Weber State University fields several intercollegiate athletic teams that attract spectators from among residents. The university is especially known for its basketball team. Ogden is a satellite venue of the Sundance Film Festival . A local film festival, now called

1748-511: The census of 2010, there were 82,825 people living in the city. The population density was 2,899.2 people per square mile (1,119.4 people/km). There were 29,763 housing units at an average density of 1,117.4 units per square mile (431.4 units/km). The racial makeup of the city was 75.02% White , 2.24% African American , 1.40% Native American , 1.20% Asian , 0.3% Pacific Islander , 3.7% from other races , and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.64% of

1824-502: The 1950s with the nationwide increase in suburb and "bedroom" community populations and has been steadily growing since then. Clearfield is a principal city of the Ogden –Clearfield, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area , which includes all of Davis, Morgan , and Weber counties. Clearfield was one of the last communities to be settled in the northern part of Davis County (1877). Hunters and Native American warriors knew this land before

1900-508: The 2020 Census, making it the fifth largest city in Davis County, behind Layton, Bountiful, Kaysville, and Syracuse. This creates a population density of 1498.1 people per square kilometer or 3860.5 people per square mile. Clearfield City has an average elevation of 4,327 feet (1,319 m) above sea level . The lowest point within the boundaries of the city is 4,314 feet (1,315 m) at the intersection of 1000 West and Antelope Drive on

1976-661: The Arts is an elementary and secondary charter school system. Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind 's boarding facility is in the city. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City operates and/or sponsors Catholic schools including Saint Joseph Catholic High School . Ogden is home to the Ogden Botanical Gardens , which serve as an extension location and distance education center for Utah State University . As

2052-493: The Best Places for Business and Careers. The western parts of the city have several industrial areas. The largest is Business Depot Ogden , a former Army depot that was restructured to be a 1,000-plus acre business park. Interstates 15 and 84 serve the city. I-84 runs east–west through the southern suburbs, merging with I-15 near Riverdale . I-15 runs north–south near the city's western edge and provides connections to

2128-643: The City Council, while Nike Peterson was re-elected to serve her third term. Elections are held in odd-numbered years. Ogden River The Ogden River is a 35-mile (56 km) long river in Weber County . Utah , United States. The Ogden River's three forks (North, Central, and South) begin in the Wasatch Range in Weber County and converge at Pineview Reservoir , near Huntsville . The river then flows southwest through Ogden Canyon ,

2204-544: The City of Ogden; the first, USS  Ogden  (PF-39) , in 1943, and the second, USS  Ogden  (LPD-5) , in 1964. Clearfield, Utah Clearfield ( Shoshone : Gu-ta-nu-a-de , “Place where the wind blows hard”) is a city in Davis County, Utah , United States. The population was 31,909 at the 2020 census . The city grew rapidly during the 1940s, with the formation of Hill Air Force Base , and in

2280-683: The Clearfield Job Corps. Having the Job Corps next to one of the largest industrial centers in Northern Utah allows for on-the-job training for many of the programs offered. The Freeport Center began life in the 1940s as the Clearfield Naval Supply Depot but was phased out in 1962, and private firms began moving in. South Clearfield is a residential neighborhood that is of note due to its isolation as

2356-794: The Foursite Film Festival, has been held annually since 2004. Other events of interest include a downtown farmer's market, the Ogden Arts Festival, the Harvest Moon Festival, Ogden Winterfest, and the Ogden Marathon. Ogden has had two shopping malls . Newgate Mall was built in 1981, and Ogden City Mall a year prior. The latter was torn down and redeveloped as The Junction. Two ships in the United States Navy have been named after

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2432-575: The North End, including West Ogden, Downtown and East Central; in the East, including East Bench and Shadow Valley. According to the Köppen climate classification , Ogden experiences either a Mediterranean climate ( Csa ) or a humid continental climate ( Dsa ) depending on which variant of the system is used. Summers are hot and relatively dry, with highs frequently reaching 95 °F (35 °C), with

2508-603: The Ogden City schools. Ogden is located in Utah's 1st congressional district . In the 118th United States Congress , Ogden is represented by Blake Moore . Ogden City School District is the public school district in the city, with its boundaries mirroring the city limits. It operates Ogden High School and Ben Lomond High School . Weber School District serves areas outside of the city limits, even if they have "Ogden, Utah" postal addresses. DaVinci Academy of Science and

2584-580: The Ogden and Weber Rivers. A developed kayak park lies on the Weber River in the western portion of the city. The reservoirs near Ogden are used for a wide variety of water sports. Ogden is also home to the minor league baseball team Ogden Raptors of the Pioneer League , the Women's Flat Track Derby Association league Junction City Roller Dolls , and the junior hockey team Ogden Mustangs of

2660-573: The Pacific train of storms has shut off and the jet stream has retreated far to the north during summer, the primary source of precipitation is afternoon thunderstorms generated by monsoon moisture moving up from the Gulf of California during mid-to-late summer. Although rainfall can be heavy, these storms are usually scattered in coverage and are rarely severe. Clearfield City features large variations in temperatures between seasons. The hottest month

2736-506: The West's national parks. As of May 2022, both Allegiant and Avelo ceased service, citing rising costs and dropping ticket sales, in addition to expanded availability of air carriers at Salt Lake International airport just 35 minutes south. The mountains and rivers near Ogden offer many opportunities for outdoor recreation. An extensive trail system, immediately adjacent to the city's eastern edge, gives residents and visitors immediate access to

2812-408: The average family size was 3.32. In the city 28.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 14.6% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 34,047, and

2888-429: The central point is made clear. In the center of the city, the blocks from Union Station along 25th Street, the north-to-south oriented cross streets are named after former U.S. presidents such as Lincoln Avenue, Grant Avenue, Washington Boulevard, Adams Avenue, Jefferson Avenue, and Madison Avenue. The central connecting street in north–south orientation is Harrison Boulevard. The city area is divided into six districts: in

2964-577: The city emerge as a centralized location of business, public, and community development. Davis County opened a three-story, 45,000-square-foot office building housing the administrative offices of the Davis County Health Department in 2010. The Heritage Senior Activity Center closed its Clearfield Community Center location in 2011. It reopened as the North Davis Senior Center in its new location adjacent to

3040-477: The city is the Weber and Davis Canal along the east and northeast edge of the city, which extends north and south of the city boundaries. The Clearfield Canal Trail parallels the canal for a portion of its trip through Clearfield. The Great Salt Lake is separated from Clearfield City by marshlands, mudflats, and the cities. The metabolic activities of bacteria in the lake result in a phenomenon known as "lake stink",

3116-563: The city manager oversees the city's day-to-day operations, and all employees of the city report to the city manager. The city council appoints and hires the city manager and the city manager reports to the mayor and council. In the six-member council form of government, the council is the legislative body and is therefore primarily responsible for setting policy and adopting a balanced budget. The council enacts laws, appropriates funds, and reviews municipal administration. The city council shall elect one of its members to act as mayor pro tempore during

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3192-596: The city of Ogden , and the border of West Haven and Marriott-Slaterville where it joins the Weber River . The Ogden River is older than the Wasatch Mountains. As the mountains slowly rose over the last 15 million years by periodic faulting on the Wasatch fault, the river was able to cut through the landscape to create the remarkable Ogden Canyon, which is a roughly 6-mile (9.7 km) long canyon with

3268-519: The city's western edge, and the highest is 4,711 feet (1,436 m) at a point that is within the city's northeast corner but physically located on Hill Air Force Base property along Constitution Way in their housing area. (AGRC) The city is located in the north-central portion of Davis County. The county is surrounded by the Great Salt Lake to the west and the steep Wasatch Range on the east, although neither of these notable natural landmarks

3344-413: The council members represent the city's four municipal districts, while the other three (Blair, Myers, and White) are elected at-large by voters from the entire city. The Ogden City government operates on a budget of $ 267 million per year and employs over 600 full-time workers. In addition to providing the usual municipal services, the government promotes business and economic development. The city operates

3420-500: The council. Other powers and duties of the mayor in a six-member council form of government can be taken from the mayor and given to either the council or city manager by the adoption of an ordinance by the council. In 1966, such an ordinance was passed in Clearfield City, giving the city manager such powers and duties. By ordinance, therefore, the city manager is the chief executive officer of Clearfield City. This means that

3496-399: The east side of Clearfield, and bordering Interstate 15. Clearfield City has a "six-member council" form of government, with a city manager by ordinance. In this form, the powers of municipal government are vested in a council consisting of six members, one of which is the mayor. The mayor is, except in limited circumstances, a nonvoting member of the council. The mayor votes only when there

3572-399: The eastern edge of the city. The climate of Clearfield City is characterized as humid Continental, with four distinct seasons. Both summer and winter are long, with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters, and with spring and fall serve as brief but comfortable transition periods. The city receives 20.75 inches (527 mm) of precipitation annually. Spring is the wettest season (May is

3648-423: The fence line of the base. It is a planned aerospace research complex with space both inside and outside of the base fence line. (Commercial) Legend Hills is an office and retail-oriented business area located in the southeasternmost corner of the city. It contains many different retail spaces and business offices in numerous office towers. All areas are easily accessed off Interstate 15, which runs north–south through

3724-523: The first white man settled here. They referred to it as the land of wind and sand. It was the arrival of the railroad that first awakened the area in 1869 and stirred the sleeping Sand Ridge , which it was once known as until the name was later changed to Clearfield. There was no water for those early families until wells could be successfully dug. The only water available at first had to be hauled in large barrels from Kays Creek in East Layton. But

3800-407: The following years, Clearfield was known as a peaceful farming community. However, the addition of defense installations in the areas changed the agricultural community. Construction began on Hill Field (Hill Air Force Base) in 1940, and the facility eventually stretched along the eastern border of Clearfield. The base has since provided many jobs for civilians and is one of Utah's major employers. On

3876-415: The foothills of the Wasatch Range. The foothill trails are used for hiking, running, mountain biking, and sometimes snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Steeper trails climb eastward into the mountains, and many other mountain trails originate within a few miles of the city. A system of paved urban trails runs along the banks of the Ogden and Weber Rivers. The quartzite cliffs above Ogden's foothills provide

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3952-510: The great event that did more to transform the bleak Sand Ridge into a fertile garden spot was the coming of the Davis and Weber Counties Canal in 1884. This caused an immediate population boom in the area as people plowed up the sagebrush and cactus , and homes and farms began to appear throughout the area. Many Clearfield children went to school nearby in Syracuse by walking several miles

4028-573: The local chamber of commerce to adopt the motto, "You can't get anywhere without coming to Ogden." Railroad passengers traveling west to San Francisco from the eastern United States typically passed through Ogden (and not through the larger Salt Lake City to the south). However, Amtrak , the national passenger rail system, no longer serves Ogden. Passengers who want to travel to and from Ogden by rail must travel via FrontRunner commuter rail to Salt Lake City and Provo . Renowned Danish impressionistic writer Herman Bang died in Ogden in 1912 during

4104-405: The mayor and many others pushed unsuccessfully for construction of a luxury residential development on public land in Ogden's foothills and a new ski resort in the mountains above the city, to be accessed by a pair of aerial gondolas. Other local political concerns include Ogden's relatively high tax and utility rates, efforts to fight crime, allegations of government corruption, and challenges facing

4180-399: The median income for a family was $ 38,950. Males had a median income of $ 29,006 versus $ 22,132 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,632. About 12.6% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over. As of 2017 the largest self-identified ancestry groups in Ogden, Utah were Ogden

4256-479: The mountain and ski resort town of Huntsville . The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) operates four bus routes directly between Salt Lake City and Ogden, as well as numerous others that serve Weber and northern Davis counties that connect into either the Ogden Intermodal Hub on the west edge of town or to Weber State University . Ogden is also the source of the two routes that serve Brigham City ,

4332-487: The mountains to the east, flow through the city and meet at a confluence just west of the city limits. Pineview Dam is in the Ogden River Canyon 7 miles (11 km) east of Ogden. The reservoir behind the dam provides over 110,000 acre⋅ft (140 million m) of water storage and water recreation for the area. Prominent mountain peaks near Ogden include Mount Ogden to the east and Ben Lomond to

4408-591: The new county health building. In 2012, the former Clearfield Community Center was renamed, becoming the Clearfield Community Arts Center. Located east of the Clearfield City Municipal Building north parking lot, the center is expected to become a hub for art classes, theatre productions, and more. Clearfield City has a total land area of 7.8 square miles (20 km ), and a population of 31,909 as of

4484-666: The newly built North Davis Junior High, which until 2005 had been the oldest standing junior high building in Davis County. An outdoor splash pad feature was added to the Clearfield Aquatic Center in 2006. Clearfield High School underwent a major renovation in 2006, including the main auditorium and computer upgrades. The opening of the Utah Transportation Association (UTA) FrontRunner commuter rail stop in Clearfield in 2008 helped

4560-517: The north. From south to west to north, Ogden's neighboring towns are South Ogden, Roy, West Haven, Marriott-Slaterville, Farr West, Pleasant View and North Ogden. The city is - like many others in the US - characterized by a spacious, street grid with many blocks. The streets are numbered from north to south, which is expressed in the corresponding street names. By extending the numbers with directions ("E" for east and "W" for west) their relative relation to

4636-593: The northernmost extension of UTA's bus system. It also has a Greyhound bus stop along a line that runs north–south along I-15. The FrontRunner commuter rail runs between Salt Lake City and the Ogden Intermodal Hub in downtown Ogden. Amtrak service is provided with a bus connection running to/from Salt Lake City, where there are daily California Zephyr trains west to the Oakland, California , area and east to Chicago, Illinois . Amtrak trains do not serve Ogden directly. Historically, Ogden Union Station served as

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4712-589: The population. As of the census of 2000, there were 77,226 people, 27,384 households, and 18,402 families living in the city. The population density was 2,899.2 people per square mile (1,119.4 people/km). There were 29,763 housing units at an average density of 1,117.4 units per square mile (431.4 units/km). The racial makeup of the city was 79.01% White , 2.31% African American , 1.20% Native American , 1.43% Asian , 0.17% Pacific Islander , 12.95% from other races , and 2.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 23.64% of

4788-409: The population. There were 27,384 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and

4864-614: The principal city of the 2nd largest MSA in Utah, Ogden serves as an economic hub for the northern part of the state. Much of the central city is occupied by offices of federal, state, county, and municipal government entities. The Internal Revenue Service has a large regional facility in Ogden and is the city's largest employer with over 5,000 employees. Other large employers include McKay Dee Hospital , Weber State University , Ogden City School District , Autoliv , Fresenius , and Convergys . In 2013, Ogden ranked No. 16 on Forbes' list of

4940-633: The removal of the Tabernacle's steeple to make the Temple's steeple a main focus, and a new underground parking garage and gardens. The Temple was rededicated in 2014. Because Ogden had historically been Utah's second-largest city, it is home to a large number of historic buildings. However, by the 1980s, several Salt Lake City suburbs and Provo had surpassed Ogden in population. The Defense Depot Ogden Utah operated in Ogden from 1941 to 1997. Some of its 1,128 acres (456 ha) have been converted into

5016-490: The rest of the Wasatch Front and beyond. Ogden is served directly by exits 341, 342, 343, and 344. US-89 enters the city from the south, running through the city as Washington Boulevard, which serves as the main street of Ogden. It then continues north to Brigham City . State Route 39 runs east–west through the city as 12th Street, and continues eastward through Ogden Canyon providing access to Pineview Reservoir and

5092-521: The southernmost section of the city. It is cut off from the rest of residential Clearfield by The Freeport Center and other businesses, as well as being surrounded by other cities on 3 of the four sides of the area. The presence of Hill Air Force Base has helped in creating two business neighborhoods. Falcon Hill is a 550-acre planned development underway on the west and southwest portion of the base that will be on leased federal government land, but all services and buildings will be public in any areas outside

5168-446: The southwestern side of Clearfield, the U.S. Navy installed the Clearfield Naval Supply Depot in 1943. Clearfield was considered a prime location for the depot because of its relative security from enemy attack, nearby air transportation at Hill Air Force Base, and the proximity of railroads and highways. The dry climate was ideal for storage, and there was a good supply of manpower. Another more modern school, South Clearfield Elementary,

5244-508: The temporary absence or disability of the mayor. During such absence or disability, the mayor pro tempore shall possess the powers of mayor, except that the mayor pro tempore shall continue to cast votes as a member of the city council. The election of a mayor pro tempore shall be entered in the minutes of the meeting. The most recent election was held in November, 2023. Dakota Wurth and Megan Ratchford were elected to serve their first terms on

5320-759: The valley from several days to weeks at a time and can result in the worst air-pollution levels in the U.S., reducing air quality to unhealthy levels. Aside from occasional heavy snows in winter, severe weather is very rare. According to the 2020 United States Census, in the city of Clearfield there were 31,909 people in 10,343 households. Some of the state's and Davis County's largest employers are located in Clearfield: Hill Air Force Base , Lifetime Products , Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company , Alliant Techsystems , Clearfield Job Corps ( MTC ), Futura Industries Corporation, and Smith Sport Optics, Inc. Freeport Center The Freeport Center

5396-530: The western United States on an exploration trip in 1818. The site of the original Fort Buenaventura is now a Weber County park. Ogden is the closest sizable city to the Golden Spike location at Promontory Summit, Utah , where the First transcontinental railroad was joined in 1869. It was known as a major passenger railroad junction owing to its location along major east–west and north–south routes, prompting

5472-591: The western parts of the city. Much of the recent political discourse in Ogden has focused on controversial government-sponsored development projects in the downtown area, including the Ogden Eccles Conference Center, Lindquist Field , The Junction , the Ogden River Project, and other proposals that have not moved forward. A proposed streetcar connecting downtown to Weber State University has attracted considerable attention but only limited support. A major controversy flared up in 2005–07 when

5548-500: The wettest month), while summer is very dry. Snow occurs on average from November to April, producing a total average of 24 inches (61 cm) yearly. The primary source of precipitation in Clearfield City is massive Pacific storms that move in from the Pacific Ocean along the jet stream from approximately October through May. Particularly cold storms have brought measurable snow as early as September and as late as May. After

5624-419: Was added in 1950 to help keep pace with the growing population. The early winter of 1959 saw the beginnings of Clearfield High School, the first high school in northern Davis County. The Clearfield Naval Supply Depot was eventually phased out by 1962, but the facility did not stay empty for long. Private firms soon began moving into the large warehouse buildings. The area became known as the Freeport Center and

5700-412: Was built in 2002 on the city's east side, just east of the frontage road along Interstate 15. In 2004, ground was broken for the Clearfield Aquatic Center. In 2005, the old Clearfield City Swimming Pool was demolished to make way for the new center and for an updated Bernard Fisher Park. The new skate park at Fisher Park was also added the same year. The Clearfield Aquatic Center opened in 2005 adjacent to

5776-479: Was the first permanent settlement by people of European descent in what is now Utah . It was established by the trapper Miles Goodyear in 1846 about a mile west of where downtown Ogden sits today. In November 1847, Captain James Brown purchased all the land now comprising Weber County together with some livestock and Fort Buenaventura for $ 3,000 (equivalent to $ 98000 in 2023). The land was conveyed to Captain Brown in

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