S ALT L AKE C OUNTY By: Miss RaNisha Glover

S ALT L AKE COUNTY Fun Facts History Geography Attractions

F UN F ACTS Population 1,029,655 lived in Salt Lake County in 2010 Ethnicity 81.2% of people are white 1.2% of people are black Housing 335,075 house holds in Salt Lake County Averages 3.9 people per household for more fun!

S ALT LAKE C OUNTIES H ISTORY Only a couple hundred years ago the valley was empty of human structures and many trees Shoshone and Ute Indians used the area for hunting The first people who saw the area were trappers In 1847 the Mormon pioneers came into the valley This area became known as the Salt lake Area and is now the capital of Utah

G EOGRAPHY Salt Lake County is bordered on the east and west by mountains creating a valley. Is in the northern part of Utah Contains part of the Great Salt Lake (that is how it got its name) A view from Little Cottonwood Canyon into the Salt Lake Valley.

A TTRACTIONS Temple Square Hogle Zoo Utah Symphony Utah Jazz Clark Planetarium Red Butte Gardens Here is a video about the Hogle Zoo: Alta, Snowbird, Solitude, and Brighton canyons are well- known for skiing, camping, and enjoyable hikes. Snowbird skiing resort