Middleton, Utah

The earlier Middleton is now part of the St. George city, in Washington County, Utah, United States. About halfway between St. George and Washington, it is located on the east side of the Old Dixie Highway 91 tunnel, its main road, "Middleton Drive", is part of the old highway.

History

It was founded in 1863, although it is now within the city limits of St. George (zip code 84770).

The first house in Middleton was built in 1872 by Alexander F. Macdonald.

Geography

Natural features

• Middleton Black Ridge (split in half by I-15)
• Forest Park Pond

Parks

• Middleton Park
• Forest Park (National Forest Reserve)
• National Turtle Reserve

Historic Locations

• Macdonald Home

Demographics

Statistics (2023):

• The population is 39,131.
• The average home value is $245,000.
• The median age is 30.8.
• The average number of people per household is 2.80.

References

Further reading

• Washington County Chapter, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, "Under Dixie Sun". 1950 with 1978 Supplement. Page 124.
• The Deseret News Jul 11, 1969
• The Deseret News Dec 14, 1972
• The Deseret News Aug 9, 1997
• Lewiston Morning Tribune Dec 20, 1998

External links

• Middleton Utah in Washington County History Wiki
• Washington County Historical Society
• Middleton Maps