Vernal, County seat in northeastern Utah, United States.
The city occupies a position at 1,624 meters elevation in Ashley Valley, between the Uinta Mountains and the Tavaputs Plateau.
The settlement began in 1873 when Captain Pardon Dodds constructed the first cabin in the area, leading to gradual population growth.
The Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo stands as one of the largest Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association events in the United States each year.
Vernal Regional Airport maintains scheduled flights to Phoenix and Salt Lake City through the Essential Air Service program.
The Bank of Vernal building required 80,000 bricks shipped through postal mail in 1917, causing a modification in federal postal regulations.
Location: Uintah County
Inception: 1873
Elevation above the sea: 1,624 m
Website: http://www.vernalcity.org/
Shares border with: Manila, Moab, Castle Valley
Website: http://vernalcity.org
GPS coordinates: 40.45470,-109.53600
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
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