COMMUNITY PROFILE: SANDY
General Information
Sandy City, the fourth largest municipality in the State of Utah, is particularly well known in the Salt Lake Valley for the high quality of life enjoyed by its citizens, and its vibrant and booming commercial growth. Yet, despite this growth, Sandy is a family community where children attend nationally recognized schools, and a myriad of cultural and family events dot the community calendar.
Mining shaped Sandy's first four decades. When silver mining began in Little Cottonwood Canyon, entrepreneurs recognized Sandy's value as a supply station; soon its main street was lined with hotels, saloons, and brothels serving miners ready to spend their newly earned wages.
Due to its mine-based beginnings, Sandy was somewhat of a boom town, unlike the majority of other rural Utah towns. After incorporation in 1893, it was almost as if Sandy had redefined itself. Gone were the large numbers of single, transient men. By 1900 there was only a handful of saloons and hotels, and Sandy began to more closely resemble other rural Utah towns--a place where everyone knew everyone else. Church, farming, business, and family formed the focus of the community.
Origin of City's Name
Farmers willing to try to cultivate the thirsty soil inspired Sandy's name.
Did You Know?
This area was first used by nomadic bands of Paiute, Shoshone, and Bannock Indians.
Quick Facts
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Largest Employer: Kencraft Specialty candie
Population: 88,400
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