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What is Iron County famous for?
Iron County was named for the mining of iron ore. The earliest pioneers to establish a city (Parowan) came in 1851.
Why is Iron County called Iron County?
Coal in the canyons east of Cedar City and iron ore in the mountains west of the town inspired the early Iron Mission that proved marginally successful as a pioneer attempt at self-sufficiency. Modern mining methods and transportation made iron more befitting as the county name.
Who settled Iron County?
Mormon settlers dispatched by Brigham Young established Parowan in January 1851 as the mother colony of the southern frontier. Other settlers founded Cedar City (originally Coal Creek) the same year. Several pioneer log homes remain in the county, as well as some English two-bay log barns—now very rare in the state.
What is the county seat of iron?
Parowan
Iron County/County seat
How big is Iron County Utah?
8,550 km²
Iron County/Area
The county has a total area of 3,301 square miles (8,550 km2), of which 3,297 square miles (8,540 km2) is land and 4.4 square miles (11 km2) (0.1%) is water.
What is the economy of Iron County Utah?
The US average is 7.3%. – The Income Tax Rate for Iron County is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%. – The average income of a Iron County resident is $17,946 a year….Income and Salaries for Iron County.
| ECONOMY | Iron, Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Recent Job Growth | 1.7% | -6.2% |
| Future Job Growth | 51.5% | 33.5% |
What cities are included in Iron County Utah?
Cities
- Cedar City.
- Enoch.
- Parowan (county seat)
Who is the sheriff of Iron County Utah?
Sheriff Ken Carpenter
CEDAR CITY — Iron County Sheriff Ken Carpenter addressed several topics related to gun rights and the U.S. Constitution on Wednesday night in Cedar City.
What district is Iron County in?
Iron County is a county in southwestern Utah, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 46,163. Its county seat is Parowan, and the largest city is Cedar City….Iron County, Utah.
| Iron County | |
|---|---|
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www.ironcounty.net |
How big is Iron County Michigan?
30,124 km²
Iron County/Area
What county is St George UT in?
Washington County
St. George/Counties
What is the population of Iron County Utah 2021?
59,161
Iron County, Utah Population 2021
| Year | Population | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 59,161 | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 57,000 | 3.94% |
| 2019 | 54,839 | 4.10% |
| 2018 | 52,678 | 3.78% |