Washington Terrace, Utah

Washington Terrace, Utah
City hall
City hall
Location in Weber County and the state of Utah
Location in Weber County and the state of Utah
Coordinates: 41°10′21″N 111°58′40″W / 41.17250°N 111.97778°W / 41.17250; -111.97778
CountryUnited States
StateUtah
CountyWeber
Founded1948
Founded byGeorge Henry Van Leeuwen
Named forWashington Boulevard, a major Ogden street
Area
 • Total2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2)
 • Land2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
4,610 ft (1,405 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total9,067
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
9,248
 • Density4,533.33/sq mi (1,750.69/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
84405
Area code(s)385, 801
FIPS code49-82070[3]
GNIS feature ID1447026[4]
WebsiteCity of Washington Terrace

Washington Terrace, is a city in Weber County, Utah, United States. The population was 9,067 at the 2010 census. It is part of the OgdenClearfield, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Washington Terrace had its foundings when it was developed in 1948 from a war time housing project. George Herman Van Leeuwen was instrumental in securing the land from the federal government and acted as the President of the Board of Directors. Due to his role in the organizing of the community, it was proposed to be named VanLeeuwenville, which was voted down for a variety of reasons.

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
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  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.