Stockton, Utah
Population: 1,200
Located in Tooele County
Stockton/Vernon, Utah Vernon is a small agricultural, cattle, and hay settlement on U-36, thirty-six miles south of Tooele. The area was settled by whites in April 1862. One of the settlers was Joseph Vernon, who was killed by a local Indian, Tabby Weeput, during the early settlement days. Vernon lies in a broad valley between the mineral-rich Oquirrh Mountains on the eastern border and the Onaqui and Stansbury mountains to the west. Tooele County, where Vernon is located was originally spelled Tuilla. It was one of six counties created in January 1850. Its boundaries were changed a number of times before it achieved its present size as the state's second largest county. Vernon affords quality of living with a good school system, and employment options. Educational institutions include both public and private schools for elementary and high school. Various junior colleges, institutes, and 4-year colleges and universities are all within a short driving distance. The nationally recognized University of Utah is located right in Salt Lake City. This school is known for its medical and law schools and also contains the largest research and teaching school in the nation. Stockton is a growing community and offers various housing options. An 1,100 square foot, rambler style ranch home with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom would be approximately $95,000. A new home with central air, 2 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and about 3,200 square feet is in the $325,000 range. If the metropolitan lifestyle with a heavy dose of rugged outdoors is what you crave, Stockton is a good option. State Parks are less than 20 miles away. Antelope Island State Park is a wonderful place to enjoy wildlife. Visitors can see herds of buffalo, bison and elk roam across the prairies. Antelopes, coyote?s and bobcats also consider this their home. Campers can enjoy tranquil solitude and sunsets while swimmers and sunbathers enjoy the turquoise waters and sandy beaches the Great Salt Lakes provides. Anglers will enjoy Utah Lake State Park. Catfish, walleye, white bass and black bass can be caught year round in Utah?s largest freshwater lake. This park provides major access to the 96,600-acre lake for power boating, sail boating, canoeing, or kayaking. During the winter months, ice skaters take pleasure from the Olympic sized ice rink provided by the park. Utah is a great state to live especially for the outdoor enthusiast. Boasting something for everyone, Utah has ghost towns to explore, rapids to conquer, mountains to be biked, snowboarded and skied, golf courses to be defeated, spa getaways to be enjoyed and so much more. Utah is not only a great place to visit, but also a great play to live. Utah will surprise you with its versatility. Check it out today!
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