Ogden is a city in and the county seat of Weber County, Utah, United States, located approximately 10 miles (16 km) east of the Great Salt Lake and 40 miles (64 km) north of Salt Lake City. The population was 87,321 in 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau, making it Utah's eighth largest city. The city served as a major railway hub through much of its history, and still handles a great deal of freight rail traffic which makes it a convenient location for manufacturing and commerce. Ogden is also known for its many historic buildings, proximity to the Wasatch Mountains, and as the location of Weber State University.
Mountain West
Ogden
Weber County, UT
Population
86,754
Walk Score
83 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$1,056
Median home value
$270,000
Settled
1844
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Devil's Gate-Weber Hydroelectric Power Plant Historic District · listed 1989
- Aultorest Memorial Park Historic District · listed 2023
- Eccles Avenue Historic District · listed 1976
- Jefferson Avenue Historic District · listed 1998
- Lower 25th Street Historic District · listed 1978
- Lower 25th Street Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 1983
- Ogden Central Bench Historic District · listed 2005
- Pioneer Hydroelectric Power Plant Historic District · listed 1989
Notable landmarks
- Commercial and Industrial Properties of Ogden, Utah, 1845–1975 MPS
- Commercial and Industrial Properties of Ogden, Utah, 1845–1975 MPS
- Avelan Apartments · listed 1987
- Avon Apartments · listed 1987
- Barnhart Apartments · listed 1987
- Becker, Gustav, House · listed 1977
- Ben Lomond Hotel Garage · listed 2012
- Bertha Eccles Community Art Center · listed 1971
- Bigelow-Ben Lomond Hotel · listed 1990
- Browning Apartments · listed 1985
- Browning, John Moses, House · listed 1973
- Congregation B'rith Sholem Synagogue · listed 1985
- Cross, Charles W., House · listed 1984
- Dalton, John L. and Elizabeth, House · listed 1987
- Dumke, John F., and Lillia, House · listed 2007
- Eccles Building · listed 1982
- El Monte Golf Course Clubhouse · listed 1985
- Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd · listed 1973
- Fairview Apartments · listed 1987
- Farnsworth Apartments · listed 1987
- Farr, Valasco, House · listed 1978
- Fern-Marylyn Apartments · listed 1987
- Flowers Apartments · listed 1987
- Fontenelle Apartments · listed 1987
- Geffas Apartments · listed 1987
- …and 32 more
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