Lindon, Utah
Encyclopedia
Lindon is a city in Utah County
, Utah
, United States
. It is part of the Provo
–Orem
, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area
. The population was 10,070 at the 2010 census.
The western
sculptor Grant Speed
resides in Lindon.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 8.6 square miles (22.2 km²), of which, 8.4 square miles (21.8 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²) of it (2.21%) is water.
of 2010, there were 10,070 people, 2,518 households, and 2,279 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1198.8 people per square mile (462.8/km²). There were 2,602 housing units at an average density of 309.7 per square mile (119.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.8% White, 0.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races
, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.1% of the population.
There were 2,518 households out of which 56.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.2% were married couples
living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.5% were non-families. 7.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.97 and the average family size was 4.20.
In the city the population was spread out with 41.9% from 0-19, 6.9% from 20 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26.3 years. For every 100 females there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 20 and over, there were 98.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $61,964, and the median income for a family was $63,513. Males had a median income of $47,330 versus $23,158 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $18,088. About 2.9% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.
) growing in town in 1901 inspired the present (misspelled) name. Over the past century Lindon has seen organized development, but it has tried to remain true to its motto: Lindon: a little bit of country.
James Henry Gillman bought 10 acres (4 ha) of land late in the 19th century. Now, over a hundred years later, four generations of the Gillman family have restored and still work the land today. The Gillman Farm has been identified as one of Utah's "Century Farms."
Lindon Cider Mill — 395 N. State St.
Build by Lewis Robinson in 1857, the Lindon Cider Mill provided cider for city residents every fall and winter. Later in the summer residents would use the aged cider as vinegar. Today the cider mill stands with its original honeycomb limestone that was quarried from American Fork Canyon.
Alfred Harper House — 125 W. 400 N.
Originally constructed in 1876, the "Big House" as it was called was built with honeycomb limestone from the American Fork Canyon. Alfred Harper built the house before leaving to New Zealand on a three year mission for the LDS church. On his return he finished the home and planted vines that in time have grown over the house.
Lindon Ward Chapel — 400 N and Main.
The Lindon Ward Chapel was built by early LDS members who settled in Lindon in the late 19th century. The chapel was dedicated in 1891 by Reed Smoot, a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Today, the original iron fence and pine trees remain where the church once stood.
Lindon Elementary School — Main and Center.
On the Corner of Main Street and Center Street the Lindon Elementary school was built for $5,200 in 1900. After being annexed by the Pleasant Grove School District until it was torn down in 1966. A new school was constructed for $510,000 in November 1967.
Geneva Resort — 2130 W. 600 S.
Captain John Dallin named the resort after his daughter, Geneva, in 1890. He also constructed a boat harbor, several wells, and a dance pavilion, a hotel and concession stands. While many owners have come and gone, the times that families and friends spent together there will never be forgotten.
Joseph Wadley Farm — 67 E. 400 N.
In 1881 Joseph Wadley began quarrying and hauling Tufa rock from Pleasant Grove. He constructed the home on his 32 acres (12.9 ha) of land on Lindon Hill in 1882. In 1988 the land was purchased by his grandson and restored to its original state.
The Amusement Hall — 150 N. State St.
Constructed in 1900, it was built in the shape of a "T" with rustic lumber. The hall housed three-act plays, silent films, and dancing until it was converted to a cannery in 1940.
The Valley Center Playhouse
A restored home from the original settlers that came into the Lindon herding grounds in 1861.
Lindon City Veteran's Memorial - 200 N. State Street
This memorial recognizes those who have fought and died in 20th century wars. The memorial contains photos and biographies of those who have given their lives in defense of this country.
Utah County, Utah
Utah County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. As of 2000, the population was 368,536 and by 2008 was estimated at 530,837. It was named for the Spanish name for the Ute Indians. The county seat and largest city is Provo...
, Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
, United States
United States
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. It is part of the Provo
Provo, Utah
Provo is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Utah, located about south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. Provo is the county seat of Utah County and lies between the cities of Orem to the north and Springville to the south...
–Orem
Orem, Utah
Orem is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States, in the north-central part of the state. It is adjacent to Provo, Lindon, and Vineyard and is about south of Salt Lake City. Orem is one of the principal cities of the Provo-Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Utah and...
, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area
Provo-Orem metropolitan area
The Provo-Orem Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in Utah, anchored by the cities of Provo and Orem...
. The population was 10,070 at the 2010 census.
The western
Western (genre)
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sculptor Grant Speed
Grant Speed
Ulysses Grant Speed is a western sculptor based in Lindon in Utah County, near Provo.Speed was born in San Angelo in Tom Green County, Texas, where as a youth he concentrated on riding and roping and hence showed little evidence of his later passion for art...
resides in Lindon.
Geography
Lindon is located at 40°20′19"N 111°42′58"W (40.338552, -111.716206).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 8.6 square miles (22.2 km²), of which, 8.4 square miles (21.8 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²) of it (2.21%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2010, there were 10,070 people, 2,518 households, and 2,279 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1198.8 people per square mile (462.8/km²). There were 2,602 housing units at an average density of 309.7 per square mile (119.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.8% White, 0.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.1% of the population.
There were 2,518 households out of which 56.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.2% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.5% were non-families. 7.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.97 and the average family size was 4.20.
In the city the population was spread out with 41.9% from 0-19, 6.9% from 20 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26.3 years. For every 100 females there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 20 and over, there were 98.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $61,964, and the median income for a family was $63,513. Males had a median income of $47,330 versus $23,158 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the city was $18,088. About 2.9% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.
History
Lindon has an abundant cultural and historical background. Originally settled in 1861, Lindon began as pioneers moved into what was then the Lindon grazing land. The town was originally named "String Town" because of the way the houses were strung up and down the street. An old linden tree (TiliaTilia
Tilia is a genus of about 30 species of trees native throughout most of the temperate Northern Hemisphere. The greatest species diversity is found in Asia, and the genus also occurs in Europe and eastern North America, but not western North America...
) growing in town in 1901 inspired the present (misspelled) name. Over the past century Lindon has seen organized development, but it has tried to remain true to its motto: Lindon: a little bit of country.
Historical sites
Gillman Farm — 584 W. Gillman LaneJames Henry Gillman bought 10 acres (4 ha) of land late in the 19th century. Now, over a hundred years later, four generations of the Gillman family have restored and still work the land today. The Gillman Farm has been identified as one of Utah's "Century Farms."
Lindon Cider Mill — 395 N. State St.
Build by Lewis Robinson in 1857, the Lindon Cider Mill provided cider for city residents every fall and winter. Later in the summer residents would use the aged cider as vinegar. Today the cider mill stands with its original honeycomb limestone that was quarried from American Fork Canyon.
Alfred Harper House — 125 W. 400 N.
Originally constructed in 1876, the "Big House" as it was called was built with honeycomb limestone from the American Fork Canyon. Alfred Harper built the house before leaving to New Zealand on a three year mission for the LDS church. On his return he finished the home and planted vines that in time have grown over the house.
Lindon Ward Chapel — 400 N and Main.
The Lindon Ward Chapel was built by early LDS members who settled in Lindon in the late 19th century. The chapel was dedicated in 1891 by Reed Smoot, a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Today, the original iron fence and pine trees remain where the church once stood.
Lindon Elementary School — Main and Center.
On the Corner of Main Street and Center Street the Lindon Elementary school was built for $5,200 in 1900. After being annexed by the Pleasant Grove School District until it was torn down in 1966. A new school was constructed for $510,000 in November 1967.
Geneva Resort — 2130 W. 600 S.
Captain John Dallin named the resort after his daughter, Geneva, in 1890. He also constructed a boat harbor, several wells, and a dance pavilion, a hotel and concession stands. While many owners have come and gone, the times that families and friends spent together there will never be forgotten.
Joseph Wadley Farm — 67 E. 400 N.
In 1881 Joseph Wadley began quarrying and hauling Tufa rock from Pleasant Grove. He constructed the home on his 32 acres (12.9 ha) of land on Lindon Hill in 1882. In 1988 the land was purchased by his grandson and restored to its original state.
The Amusement Hall — 150 N. State St.
Constructed in 1900, it was built in the shape of a "T" with rustic lumber. The hall housed three-act plays, silent films, and dancing until it was converted to a cannery in 1940.
The Valley Center Playhouse
Memorial sites
Pioneer Home - 150 S. 500 E.A restored home from the original settlers that came into the Lindon herding grounds in 1861.
Lindon City Veteran's Memorial - 200 N. State Street
This memorial recognizes those who have fought and died in 20th century wars. The memorial contains photos and biographies of those who have given their lives in defense of this country.