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American Fork
American Fork is a city in north-central Utah County, Utah, at the foot of Mount Timpanogos, with a population of 33,337 at the 2020 census.
Where is American Fork, and what is it like?
American Fork lies in north-central Utah County, at the foot of Mount Timpanogos in the Wasatch Range and north of Utah Lake. It is 32 miles (51 km) southeast of Salt Lake City and is part of the Provo-Orem metropolitan area. The elevation is about 4,613 feet (1,406 m), and the city covers about 11.16 square miles.
The 2020 census counted 33,337 people, up 26.9 percent from 26,262 in 2010. The median age was 28.9. That put the density at 2,990.7 people per square mile.
How did American Fork begin?
Mormon pioneers settled the area in 1850. The community was first known as Lake City. It was renamed American Fork in 1860, after the American Fork River, to avoid confusion with Salt Lake City.
The town had a public school by the 1860s. The city built a hospital in 1937. The present Intermountain Healthcare hospital dates from 1980.
How did American Fork grow?
The city counted 26,262 people in 2010 and 33,337 in 2020. In the 1900s, chicken and egg production was an important local industry for several decades.
During World War II the Columbia Steel plant was built nearby. It later became Geneva Steel and closed in November 2001.
What mountains and water are near American Fork?
Mount Timpanogos is the second-highest mountain in the Wasatch Range. Its elevation is 11,753 feet (3,582 m), and it rises about 7,000 feet (2,100 m) above Utah Valley. Congress designated it a wilderness area in 1984. Timpanogos Cave National Monument lies at the north end of the mountain.
What is American Fork known for?
American Fork sits at the foot of Mount Timpanogos in the Wasatch Range, which gives the city its mountain backdrop.
Robinson Park in the city appears as a filming location in the film The Sandlot.
What kinds of business are in American Fork?
One survey figure from 2007 counted 2,754 businesses in the city, with total retail sales of over $724 million.
The Intermountain Healthcare hospital is a major local institution. The former steel mill, Geneva Steel, no longer operates.
How do people get around American Fork?
Interstate 15 serves the city through the American Fork Main Street exit, which connects to SR-145. The FrontRunner commuter rail line opened in Utah County in 2012 and includes an American Fork station.
FrontRunner is a commuter rail line, so the station links the city to other towns along the Wasatch Front.
What schools does American Fork have?
Public schools are part of the Alpine School District. They include American Fork High School, American Fork Junior High and five elementary schools: Barratt, Forbes, Greenwood, Legacy and Shelley.
The private American Heritage School is also in the city.
The Alpine School District has its headquarters at 575 North 100 East in American Fork. It was founded in 1915 with 92 teachers, 4,906 students, 21 grade schools and four secondary schools. Its name and first boundaries came from the Alpine Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Questions about American Fork
- Why is the city called American Fork?
- It took its name in 1860 from the American Fork River, to avoid confusion with Salt Lake City, after starting out as Lake City.
- How many people live in American Fork?
- The 2020 census counted 33,337 people, up 26.9 percent from 2010.
- How far is American Fork from Salt Lake City?
- It is 32 miles (51 km) southeast of Salt Lake City.
- Does American Fork have a commuter rail station?
- Yes. FrontRunner opened in Utah County in 2012 and includes an American Fork station.
- What happened to Geneva Steel?
- The steel plant, first built as Columbia Steel during World War II, closed in November 2001.
- Where is the Alpine School District headquartered?
- The district headquarters are at 575 North 100 East in American Fork.
- Is there a local business directory for American Fork?
- Yes. American Fork is covered by the North Utah County guide from Local Business America. It lists local businesses in American Fork and the towns around it, and it is free to read.
- How do I list my business in American Fork?
- Open the North Utah County guide and choose Claim your listing. If your business is not there yet, choose List your business. Claiming is free, and a person checks each claim.
- What does a business listing in American Fork cost?
- Every business has a free listing with opening hours, a map and a link to your website. Essentials is $19 a month and adds a photo gallery, an enquiry form and your Google reviews. Premium is $39 a month and adds a boost to the top of your category and a do-follow link to your website.