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Taylorsville, Utah
Population: 57,439
Located in Salt Lake County
In 1848, Joseph and Susanna Harker crossed over the Jordan River and founded the area to become known as Taylorsville (it was originally called, not too originally, "Over Jordan"). They settled here because they had a vision. They saw the potential of this land and thought it would be the perfect place to raise a family with strong values. In 1995, 147 years later, this potential was realized when a group of citizens decided to incorporate Taylorsville as a city.
In 1996, as Utah's newest city, Taylorsville was off to a good start with a strong economic base and citizens who want to control their own destiny. Community involvement and the city's master plan will keep the vision alive.
Our Central location in the Salt Lake Valley is ideal. We enjoy access to Interstate 215 and are within one mile of Interstate 15 and the proposed light rail system. We are also within 15 minutes of the Salt Lake International Airport. Local businesses are very supportive of community events. Companies regularly offer their time, resources and money. Their efforts are helping our city to flourish. Our residents realize and appreciate the many contributions of the business community.
Central to the education community is the Salt Lake Community College. More than 18,000 matriculated students from around the valley are taking courses. The Community College has the second largest student body in the Utah system of higher education. ITT Technical Institute, Taylorsville High School and several junior high schools emphasize Taylorsville's focus on education.
There are several events that will take place annually in Taylorsville. The Taylorsville city parade is an example of how diversity and working together build strong community ties. Each year the Taylorsville Arts Council presents a musical performance by resident volunteers. The Miss Taylorsville Scholarship pageant, affiliated with the Miss America organization, always attracts a crowd of family, neighbors and friends.
Taylorsville's community pride is expressed in many different ways - well groomed yards, friendly hello's, but possibly the most apparent expression of community pride is volunteerism. Several hundred volunteers make up numerous city committees and thousands more are involved in city events, religious undertakings and educational activities. In the City's first election (November 1995), 66 candidates ran for five City Council seats and there were nine candidates for Mayor. Few cities can boast this level of political enthusiasm.
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