Tooele, County seat in Western Utah, United States.
The city lies at an elevation of 1537 meters in Tooele Valley, surrounded by the Oquirrh Mountains and offering direct access to the Great Salt Lake.
Mormon pioneers established the first settlement in 1849 with three families, leading to the official incorporation of Tooele City Corporation in 1853.
The eastern section called New Town developed during the early 1900s, bringing together families from the Balkans, Italy, Greece, and Asia Minor communities.
The Tooele County School District manages multiple elementary schools, junior high schools, and high schools, with Utah State University maintaining a regional campus.
Archaeological discoveries in Danger Cave within Tooele Valley reveal human settlements dating back 11,000 years, containing preserved ancient tools and artifacts.
Location: Tooele County
Inception: 1851
Elevation above the sea: 1,537 m
Website: http://www.tooelecity.org/
Part of: Western Utah
Shares border with: Magna, Grantsville, Ophir, Stockton
Website: http://tooelecity.org
GPS coordinates: 40.53056,-112.29861
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
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