By Kayzlee Jarvis
Population:
The population of Beaver County is 6, 594.
The land area of Beaver county is 2,592.
Land area
There are only three small towns in Beaver County …. Beaver, Minersville, and Milford.
County Seat
The county seat is …..
Beaver
How Beaver got its name…
George A. Smith was the founder of Beaver. He said it was a good place to raise cattle. ��They settled in Beaver County in 1856. �They planted many crops and grazed livestock there. Beaver is also known for two other important historical events.�
Founder of Beaver City
In 1858, the first mine in Utah opened in Beaver County near Milford.�The mine made lead.�They smelted it and shipped it to Salt Lake City to make ammunition (bullets).�Beehive-shaped charcoal kilns were used to make fuel for the smelters of Beaver County.��
Mining
They created a transportation center for the Utah Southern Railroad in Milford in 1880.�These railroads carried ore and livestock to Salt Lake.�Products of all other kind came on the train to Milford.���
Transportation
Fun Fact:
In 2006, Beaver was awarded for having the best tasting water in the United States! They used to have a billboard sign that said they have the best water. They might not have the award anymore, but we think it is the best water.
Philo T. Farnsworth
Famous People
Let’s see if you can guess what he invented!
Butch Cassidy
Famous people
Butch Cassidy was an American train and bank robber and the leader of a gang. He was a wanted man.
����Famous Places��
*City Hall
*The Cheese Factory
Where you can get cheese, ice cream, and yummy food.
*The Railroad
*The big chair at the
Chevron
Popular Events
One popular event in Beaver is to go to the football game! People will line there cars around the football field and watch the game. Most of the town will go and support the team and wear the color blue! They also always light up the B on mountain every night, but during football season they make it blue. You should see it the next time you drive through Beaver.
Popular Events
Another popular event is the 24th of July. It is a huge celebration in Beaver and many people come back to visit just for this special holiday.
���Skiing Sledding�camping Jumping into�hiking the lake�canoeing�kayaking�
Activities
Kayzlee’s Beaver Flag
Trivia Time
Trivia
How did Beaver get its name?
From all the Beavers in the Beaver River
Trivia
What is one fun thing to do in Beaver? (4)
Hiking, canoeing, camping, football game, parade, etc
Trivia
Who is a famous person from Beaver?
Butch Cassidy, Philo T. Farnsworth….. Mrs. Jarvis
Trivia
How long did Mrs. Jarvis live in Beaver?
18-21 years
Any Questions