Willard, UT

    Willard, UT

    • Settled: In 1851 by a group of settlers from Salt Lake City, many of whom were of Welsh, English, Scottish, and Dutch descent. 
    • Original Name: North Willow Creek
    • Origin of Name: In 1859 it was renamed Willard in honor of Willard Richards, an Apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a mass meeting; the name was suggested by Solomon Warner
    • Known for: The economy of Willard centered around agriculture, with fruit crops being the major product; colorful roadside fruit stands still grace Highway 89 
    • Famous Residents: Evan Stephens, Mormon Tabernacle Choir director, and Robert B. Baird, hymn writer
    • Notable Features: Willard Bay State Park on the Great Salt Lake is a major recreational area for boating and camping; the Willard Mountains rise east of the community
    • Website: willardcity.org
    • Location: 7.3 miles (12 minutes) southwest of Brigham City and south of Perry on Hwy 89 S, along the eastern banks of Great Salt Lake
    • Population: 2022 Census: 2,224, up from 1,980 in 2020

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