Davis County, County administrative division in northern Utah, United States.
Davis County spans between the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake, encompassing Antelope Island and covering 265 square miles of land territory.
The territorial legislature established Davis County in 1850, naming it after Daniel C. Davis, a captain who served in the Mormon Battalion.
The region transformed from agricultural lands to suburban communities after World War II, with the development of Hill Air Force Base reshaping local demographics.
Farmington functions as the county seat while Layton, with 67,311 residents, represents the largest population center in this administrative division.
Despite being Utah's smallest county by total area, Davis County contains extensive water coverage as the Great Salt Lake occupies 365 square miles of its territory.
Location: Utah
Inception: 1852
Capital city: Farmington
Shares border with: Weber County, Salt Lake County, Morgan County, Tooele County, Box Elder County
Website: http://co.davis.ut.us
GPS coordinates: 41.01000,-112.12000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:12
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