Originally named Fort Buenaventura, Ogden, Utah was founded in 1845 making it the oldest settlement in America. With its longstanding history, a lot of events have taken place in this small, but distinguished city. Although the settlement was founded in the mid-1840s, it wouldn't be until 1869 when the city would really begin to flourish. With the completion of the transcontinental railroad, the city grew into a profitable community. Ogden became a major railroad town with nine rail systems. The system operated as both a north-south and east-web hub. Soon after, the system also adapted intermountain west crossroads, which was inevitably called Junction City. The railroad system sat in the center of Ogden's continual growth. Some of the first industries that flourished were livestock yards, canneries, flour mills, breweries, iron works, banks, woolen mills, hotels, telephone, telegraph and power companies.

Ogden's Current Expansion

Ogden is in the center of the Aerospace Industry with Hill Air Force Base and ATK as two of the area's largest employers. Aside from its industrial growth, the city is known for its religious connection. Ogden has a huge Mormon population exceeding more than 50% of its total.

Watch history unfold before your eyes in Ogden, Utah. Contact us today to learn more about educational and hands-on activities that will bring you closer to the past. 

Historic 25th Street

From brothels and speakeasies in the mid-nineteenth century to a family-friendly street filled with restaurants, nightlife, shopping and more, Historic 25th Street has been transformed from a curious past to a wonderful attraction complete with annual festivals, a farmer's market and a whole lot more.