Talmage, Utah
Description
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 295 | — | |
| 1930 | 222 | −24.7% | |
| 1940 | 195 | −12.2% | |
| 1950 | 174 | −10.8% | |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau | |||
The community lies along the former Utah State Route 134 (1933-1969), and west of the current Utah State Route 87. Its elevation is 6,834 feet (2,083 m). Although Talmage is unincorporated, it has its own ZIP code of 84073.
History
The town was founded in 1907 and named Winn in 1912, but renamed in 1914 to honor Latter-day Saint leader James E. Talmage.
The Talmage Post Office, which was hosted in a small bedroom in the home of long-time postmaster Warner Nielsen, closed after his death in 2003.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Talmage has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
See also
References
- ^ "Talmage". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 7, 2011.
- ^ "Look Up a ZIP Code: Cities by ZIP Code: 84073". usps.com. United States Postal Service. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ Zip Code Lookup
- ^ Van Cott, John W. (1990). Utah Place Names: A Comprehensive Guide to the Origins of Geographic Names: A Compilation. Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press. p. 364. ISBN 978-0-87480-345-7. OCLC 797284427.
- ^ Climate Summary for Talmage, Utah
External links
Media related to Talmage, Utah at Wikimedia Commons
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