Payson

Payson is a city located in Utah County, situated near the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. The town features residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and parks that form its basic layout.

The settlement was established in 1850 when James Edward Pace Jr. led pioneers to Peteetneet Creek, where the Timpanogos Indigenous people already lived. This founding marked an encounter between two different communities in the same territory.

The Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center displays local history through exhibits featuring artifacts and photographs from the settlement era. Visitors can see how early settlers lived and organized their community life.

The city has a straightforward layout with schools, shops, and recreation areas that are easy to access on foot or by car. Visitors can find local information and benefit from proximity to the Provo-Orem metropolitan area.

Since 1929, the city has celebrated the Onion Days Festival, linking local tradition with the history of vegetable farming in the area. This annual celebration shows how economic shifts have been woven into community life.

Location: Utah County

Inception: 1850

Elevation above the sea: 1,418 m

Shares border with: Spring Lake, Salem, Elk Ridge

Website: http://paysonutah.org

GPS coordinates: 40.03889,-111.73306

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:47