Summit County is located on the eastern side of the state, and is well known for Park City. What else do you know about Summit County?

Facts

Like I mentioned, Summit County is on the eastern side of the state. It is in the middle of Salt Lake County and Daggett County. Just above Wasatch and Duchesne counties. As of 2019, the population of Summit County was 42,145. The county contains 1,882 square miles, and the county seat is Coalville.

History of Summit County

“Summit County, found entirely in the Uinta Mountains, receives its name from the many mountain summits that are found within the county borders. For thousands of years, the area was a traditional hunting ground for the Shoshone and Ute tribes.” In 1860, the area we now know as Coalville, became a mining district when coal was found. Mining would then lead to the production of silver, lead, and zinc. “While the city produced mining products for over 50 years the city almost became a ghost town in the 1950’s when mining became too expensive.  The skiing industry came to the rescue in the 1960’s when Park City became known as a ski town.”

In 2002, Park City hosted the Winter Olympics. Many events competed in Park City including Bobsled, Luge, Skeleton, Nordic Jumps, and Snowboarding. Park City is one of the greatest places to ski or snowboard. It also is home to one of the biggest ski resorts in the US, Big Sky Resort. Park City has made more money with ski resorts than it ever did in mining.

Cities in Summit County

Coalville (county seat), Park City, Oakley, Kimball Junction, Kamas, Henefer, Summit Park, Echo, Silver Summit, Snydervlle, Wanship, Francis, Peoa, Hoytsville, Marion, Woodland, Rockport, and Samak.

Top sights in Summit County

Deer Valley Resort

Park City Mountain

Canyons Village at Park City

Utah Olympic Park

Park City Museum

Woodward Park City

Kimball Art Center

Rockport State Park

Main Street Park City