Logan

Logan is a university city in Cache County in northern Utah that spreads along the foothills of the Bear River Mountains. Streets follow a rectangular grid and lead from the flat valley floor gently up to the forested slopes.

Mormon settlers founded the town in 1859 on the banks of the Logan River and named it after fur trapper Ephraim Logan. The city was officially incorporated in 1866 and quickly grew into the administrative center of Cache County.

Utah State University shapes daily life with students walking through campus and living in neighborhoods around the center. The university libraries and sports facilities welcome visitors and offer a glimpse into the academic community's routine.

US Highway 89 connects the city with Salt Lake City to the south and Idaho to the north via well-maintained roads. The downtown area can be explored on foot, while the mountain slopes to the east offer hiking trails and viewpoints.

The Ellen Eccles Theatre from 1923 now hosts opera performances in a restored hall with historical details on walls and ceiling. The acoustics were preserved during renovation and allow performances without electronic amplification.

Location: Cache County

Inception: 1859

Elevation above the sea: 1,382 m

Shares border with: Amalga, River Heights, Millville, Nibley, North Logan

Website: http://loganutah.org

GPS coordinates: 41.73778,-111.83083

Latest update: December 12, 2025 22:54