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Mountain Home is situated in a fertal valley that is mainly used to raise range cattle. |
Mountain Home is situated in a fertal valley that is mainly used to raise range cattle. It is known as "The Gateway to the High Uintah's". |
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Mountain Home's most notable old families include the Farnsworths, the Thaynes and the miles. Its most notable attractions include the Rock Creek Store and Bed and Breakfast, as well as the 7-11 Ranch. |
Mountain Home's most notable old families include the Farnsworths, the Thaynes and the miles. Its most notable attractions include the Rock Creek Store and Bed and Breakfast, as well as the 7-11 Ranch. |
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Mountain Home is an unincorporated community in central Duchesne County, Utah, United States, adjacent to the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation. It lies along local roads north of State Route 87, north of the city of Duchesne, the county seat of Duchesne County.[1] Its elevation is 7,005 feet (2,135 m), and it is located at 40°23′57″N 110°23′19″W / 40.39917°N 110.38861°WInvalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (40.3991181, -110.3884919).[2] Originally settled in 1905 as part of the Moon Lake Ward of the LDS Church.[3]
Mountain Home is situated in a fertal valley that is mainly used to raise range cattle. It is known as "The Gateway to the High Uintah's".
Mountain Home's most notable old families include the Farnsworths, the Thaynes and the miles. Its most notable attractions include the Rock Creek Store and Bed and Breakfast, as well as the 7-11 Ranch.
Although Mountain Home is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 84051.[4]
References
- ^ Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '08. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2008, p. 103.
- ^ Geographic Names Information System Feature Detail Report, Geographic Names Information System, 1979-12-31. Accessed 2008-04-12.
- ^ Utah State History Moon Lake Ward
- ^ Zip Code Lookup
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