Nov-2017

218 219 SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH S outh Jordan,Utah, in Salt Lake County, was founded byMormon settlers in 1859, and became incorporated as a town in 1935. Primarily a rural, agrarian commu- nity, by the end of the last century, housing began replacing farmland, and the metropolis grew as a bedroom community of Salt Lake City, some 18 miles to the north. Its current population is a bit over 71,000; the greater Salt Lake City area is home to two million. South Jordan sits in the Salt Lake Valley be- tween two large mountain ranges - the Oquirrh Mountains to the west, and the Wasatch Moun- tains,which are part of the RockyMountain Range, to the east. Situated on a high-desert plain, at 4,400 feet above sea level, its climate is semi-arid.The Jordan River flows south to north through the community. South Jordan’s most distinctive and recognizable landmark, visible frommiles around, is the Latter Day Saints Jordan River Temple, located on a hill overlooking the Jordan River. Like much of Utah, South Jordan is growing rapidly. In fact, it is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation due to several factors, not the least of which is its combination of urban services and abundant natural assets.“A lot of people have discovered that Utah is a really Jordan, South Utah OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH