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A city of northern Utah north of Ogden. Settled in the 1850s, it is a market center. Population: 47,700.

 

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Logan, city (1990 pop. 32,762), seat of Cache co., N Utah, on the Logan River; inc. 1859. It is the center of an irrigated dairy and farm area, with huge cheese plants, other food-processing facilities, and diverse manufactures. Logan was founded (1859) by Mormons, and a Latter-Day Saints tabernacle (Logan Temple) and Utah State Univ. are located there. Cache National Forest is nearby, and Logan Peak is visible from the city.

 
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Logan, Utah
Downtown Logan, corner of Main and Center St.
Downtown Logan, corner of Main and Center St.
Motto: United In Service
Location of Logan, Utah
Location of Logan, Utah
Coordinates: 41°44′16″N 111°49′51″W / 41.73778°N 111.83083°W / 41.73778; -111.83083Coordinates: 41°44′16″N 111°49′51″W / 41.73778°N 111.83083°W / 41.73778; -111.83083
Country United States
State Utah
County Cache
Founded 1859
Named for Logan River
Area
 - Total 17.1 sq mi (44.2 km2)
 - Land 16.5 sq mi (42.8 km2)
 - Water 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2)
Elevation 4,534 ft (1,382 m)
Population (2008)
 - Total 63,673
 - Density MCSC/sq mi (997.4/km2)
Time zone Mountain (MST) (UTC-7)
 - Summer (DST) MDT (UTC-6)
ZIP codes 84321-84323, 84341
Area code(s) 435
FIPS code 49-45860[1]
GNIS feature ID 1442849[2]

Logan is a city in Cache County, Utah, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 42,670, a substantial increase over the 1990 figure of 32,771. By 2007, the population is estimated to have increased to 47,965.[3] The Logan metropolitan area contains an estimated 125,070 residents[4]. It is the county seat of Cache County[5].

Logan is the principal city of the Logan, UT-ID Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Cache County in Utah and Franklin County in Idaho. In 2005 and 2007, Morgan Quitno declared the Logan metropolitan area the safest in the United States. [1]

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History

Logan is located in northern Utah, north of Ogden on the Logan River; it is about 82 miles (130 km) north of Salt Lake City. The city was founded in 1859 by Mormon settlers and is the location of the Logan Utah Temple which was dedicated in 1884. It is home to the main campus of Utah State University, founded in 1888, and is often known as a college town. It is also a major producer of cheese and other dairy products.

Geography

Logan is located at 41°44′16″N 111°49′51″W / 41.737878°N 111.830846°W / 41.737878; -111.830846 (41.737878, -111.830846).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44.2 km2), of which, 16.5 square miles (42.8 km2) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.4 km2) of it (3.17%) is water.

The city lies near the eastern edge of Cache Valley on the western slopes of the Bear River Mountains, the northernmost branch of the Wasatch Range. The eastern portions of the city are constructed on top of an ancient alluvial fan with very steep slopes that reach into the rest of town and to the Logan River bottom. To the west lies a flatland that contains farmland and marshes. To the north and south lie the quickly-growing residential suburbs of Logan. Logan also lies at the western terminus of Logan Canyon.

U.S. Routes 89 and 91 enter from the southwest together and separate in downtown Logan. US-91 heads north into Idaho through Cache Valley while US-89 heads northeast into Logan Canyon and on to Bear Lake.

Attractions

The Logan Utah LDS Temple.
Bald Eagle at Willow Park Zoo

Historical Landmarks

Among Logan's notable architectural landmarks are the Logan Tabernacle and Logan Utah Temple, which was constructed on the highest hill in the valley so that it could be seen for miles in all directions. Both buildings are operated by the LDS Church. The Old Main building of Utah State University also offers a commanding view of the city. Along Center Street, which intersects Logan's Historic District, are a number of stately houses on the National Register of Historic Places, including the three-story French chateauesque home at 250 West Center Street built in 1907 by Scottish immigrant, industrialist, and Mormon polygamist David Eccles for his second wife, Ellen Stoddard.

Utah State University

One of the main attractions in Logan is Utah State University and its many athletic, cultural, and educational programs.

Arts & Festivals

Logan is home to the Utah Festival Opera which hosts a number of performances throughout the year. The Ellen Eccles Theatre shows concerts, community theater, ballet, and classic movies and also hosts national touring companies. The Alliance for the Varied Arts hosts a semi-annual 'Gallery Walk' in which participating businesses in historic downtown Logan feature different art, music, and food throughout their space.

Parks & Recreation

Logan's Parks and recreation department runs the Logan River Golf Course, the Logan/Cache County Fairgrounds, and the Willow Park Zoo.

Logan Canyon has numerous hiking and camping areas, and it's scenic First, Second, and Third dams provide a popular gathering spot for picnics, fishing, and other activities. Logan Canyon is also known as a good place for rock-climbing, snowmobiling, Hunting, and skiing. Willow Park Zoo is a small zoo located at Logan's Willow Park and has a collection of different animals including monkeys, coyotes, bobcats, bald eagles, a wide assortment of birds and ducks, and more. Logan is home to two full length golf courses including the Logan River Golf Course, and the Logan Golf & Country Club Course, as well as numerous other courses around the Cache Valley Area. The Logan/Cache County Fairgrounds host numerous events including fairs, rodeos, and demolition derbys. Nearby the city runs an aquatic center and skate park.

Government

Mayor Randy Watts took office on January 3, 2006. Logan City Council Members include: Tami Pyfer, Steven C. Thompson, Laraine Swenson, Jay A. Monson, and Herm Olsen.

Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop.  %±
1870 1,757
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1880 3,396 93.3%
1890 4,565 34.4%
1900 5,451 19.4%
1910 7,522 38.0%
1920 9,439 25.5%
1930 9,979 5.7%
1940 11,868 18.9%
1950 16,832 41.8%
1960 18,731 11.3%
1970 22,333 19.2%
1980 26,844 20.2%
1990 32,762 22.0%
2000 42,670 30.2%
Est. 2007 47,965 12.4%
source:[7][8]

People

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 42,670 people, 13,902 households, and 9,175 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,583.2 people per square mile (997.3/km2). There were 14,692 housing units at an average density of 889.4/sq mi (343.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.93% White, 0.64% African American, 0.85% Native American, 3.60% Asian, 0.29% Pacific Islander, 4.08% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.22% of the population.

Age

There were 13,902 households out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city the population was spread out with

  • 23.4% under the age of 18
  • 34.3% from 18 to 24
  • 25.5% from 25 to 44
  • 9.7% from 45 to 64
  • 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older.

The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

Income

The median income for a household in the city was $30,778, and the median income for a family was $33,784. Males had a median income of $27,304 versus $19,687 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,765. About 12.6% of families and 22.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Old Main building at Utah State University.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 12.3% of adults 25 years and older have a graduate or professional degree, 22.2% have a bachelors degree, 8.4% have an associates degree, and 27.7% have some college but no degree. This may be an influence of the high percentage of Utah State University faculty and staff residing in the city.

Average ACT scores in the Logan School District in 2005 were 21.5 for English, 21.3 for math, 22.7 for reading, 22.1 for science and 22 composite score. Average ACT scores in the Cache County School District, which surrounds Logan city, in 2005 were 20.9 in English, 20.8 in math, 22.5 in reading, 21.5 in science and 21.5 composite score. Two-hundred-fifty Logan High students took the ACT in 2005 and 593 Mountain Crest/Sky View/Cache High students (in Cache County School District) took the test in 2005.

Approximately $4,146 is spent per pupil in the Logan School District. In October 2005, there were 2,600 kindergarten through fifth-grade students, 1,252 sixth- through eighth-grade students and 1,702 high school students. Those numbers report about a 100-student decrease from the previous year. Drop-out rate was 2.3%. 11% of students speak English as a second language.

During the 2004-2005 school year, there were 321 professional teachers, resulting in a pupil/teacher ratio of 25.9. The average contract salary for teachers was $38,639.

There are six elementary schools (K-5), 1 middle school, (6-8), and 1 high school (9-12), with two campuses, in Logan. There is also a charter high school in Logan and one alternative high school in Logan for the Cache County School District. The Cache District has two regular high schools outside Logan in other cities.

Edith Bowen Laboratory School, on the campus of Utah State University, not only provides opportunities for teachers to offer innovative curriculum, but provides residents an alternative educational opportunity for their children.

Thomas Edison Charter School, which has campuses in North Logan and Nibley, is a public school for grades K-8 offering an academic stimulated curriculum. There are also a number of small private schools in Logan.

InTech Collegiate High School, currently located in the Innovation Campus of Utah State University, is a public-charter school offering a personalized education focused on Math, Science, and Engineering for grades 9-12.

Bridgerland Applied Technology College provides opportunities for students to learn life skills in business, dental technology, design and construction, fashion and hospitality, health science, information technology, manufacturing, nutrition and food, public safety, and transportation.

Logan is also the home of Utah State University, a land-grant institution classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University Extensive, offering bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees in a variety of subjects.

Logan was also the home of Brigham Young College, a school operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It operated from 1878 until it was closed in 1926. Its library and papers were all given to Utah State University.

Media

Given its distance from the Salt Lake City media market, Logan features a variety of media outlets which cater to residents of the Cache Valley.

Logan is home to CacheValleyDaily.com, a full-service news website.

It is also home to The Herald Journal, a daily newspaper owned by Pioneer Newspapers.

The Valley Channel is a local television station which provides community-oriented programs, news talk shows, and coverage of local high school sporting events and Utah State University hockey.

The Cache Valley Radio Group produces a variety of radio stations, including 610 AM KVNU with news and sports, 92.9 FM KBLQ with soft rock, 94.5 FM KVFX with Top 40, 95.9 FM KLZX with classic rock, and 96.7 FM KKEX with country. Utah State University also runs its own radio station, which is an affiliate of National Public Radio. Utah Public Radio is broadcast to many rural areas of the state, and is heard in Cache County on 89.5 FM and 91.5 FM. It features a state-issues talk show each weekday morning called "Access Utah". Logan can also receive some radio stations from the Salt Lake City market.

Economy

Logan has a wide diversity of economic sectors with a focus on Education, Manufacturing and Processing, Health, Agriculture, Retail and Business Services. The cities largest employer is Utah State University, with others including Icon Health & Fitness, the Cache County School District, IHC operated Logan Regional Hospital, Thermo-Fisher Laboratories, and Gossner Foods.[9]

Notable Businesses

  • Icon Health & Fitness - Corporate Headquarters. World’s largest developer, manufacturer and marketer of fitness equipment.
  • ThermoFisher - Scientific services
  • RR Donnelley - Formerly Moore Wallace. Mass printing and manufacturing services.
  • NewDawn Technologies - Software Development Company. Corporate Headquarters.
  • ConService - Software Development Company. Corporate Headquarters.
  • Cafe Ibis - Coffee Roasting Company originating and headquartered in Logan, Utah.
  • Hogi Yogi - fast-food restaurant chain
  • S&S Power - Amusement park ride manufacturer
  • Gossner Foods
  • Sun Remarketing - In fact, the company was located in Smithfield near Logan not Logan. But, some mass media represent such as "Sun Remarketing in Logan, Utah...".
  • Utah Festival Opera - Founded and headquartered in Logan.
  • Cache Valley Brewing Company

Transportation

Logan is also served by a local sales-tax-funded zero-fare bus system called the Cache Valley Transit District (CVTD), which incorporated the Logan Transit District (LTD) on February 23, 2007. The system began in 1992 with 6 routes, while service outside of Logan was offered in 2000.[2] The system consists of 11 routes that serve Logan itself, North Logan, and River Heights (the former LTD). There's also a northern route that reaches north to Richmond, and a southern route that serves the southern suburbs and Hyrum (the original CVTD). There's also a four-time daily connection to Lewiston and Preston, Idaho.[3]

There is a public airport (Logan-Cache Airport, IATA code LGU) but it currently has no scheduled air services, as the city is within driving distance of Salt Lake City International Airport.

Special Events

Logan hosts the annual Cache Valley Cruise-In, considered Utah's largest automotive event, with an exhibit of special cars and vehicles, concerts, and other activities spanning 3 days. The events concludes with a parade of the cars cruising down closed-down portions of Logan's Main Street.[10]

Recognition

  • CNN Money ranked Logan 3rd on their list of Best Places to Retire Young[11]
  • Forbes listed Logan 10th on their list of Best Small Places For Business & Careers[12]

Notable people

Trivia

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 
  3. ^ U.S. Census Bureau 2007 estimate
  4. ^ "Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2008 (CBSA-EST2008-01)" (CSV). 2008 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2009-03-19. http://www.census.gov/popest/metro/tables/2008/CBSA-EST2008-01.csv. Retrieved on 2009-04-24. 
  5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Template.cfm?Section=Find_a_County&Template=/cffiles/counties/usamap.cfm. Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 
  7. ^ Moffatt, Riley. Population History of Western U.S. Cities & Towns, 1850-1990. Lanham: Scarecrow, 1996, 307.
  8. ^ "Subcounty population estimates: Utah 2000-2007" (CSV). United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2009-03-18. http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/files/SUB-EST2007-49.csv. Retrieved on 2009-05-09. 
  9. ^ http://www.loganutah.org/Our%20Customers/business.cfm
  10. ^ http://www.cachevalleycruisein.com/
  11. ^ http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/moneymag/0703/gallery.bp_retireyoung_new.moneymag/3.html CNN Money
  12. ^ http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/5/100135.html
  13. ^ http://publish.netitor.com/photos/schools/ust/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/university-2001.pdf
  14. ^ http://www.utahsportshalloffame.org/Honorees.html

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