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La Verkin
Washington County, Utah
ZipCodes
84745
Motto
The Beautiful Valley: A Proud Past...A Promising Future
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Community events.
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Here is a map page for the area.
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Here is a current weather page for LaVerkin.
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History & History Related Items
Court records list the creek in this area as "Leiversking" which was later shortened to La Verkin. One source has the town named from this creek name. Others believe it to be a modification of the Spanish, "La Virgen," which refers to the nearby Virgin River.
The gateway to Zion National Park and scenic Highway 89 is a peaceful community of 2,000 people. Overlooking Pine Valley Mountain, the town with its beautiful vistas is located at the intersection of SR-9 and SR-17. La Verkin was setled in 1891, and was famous for its unique irrigation system and prolific fruit orchards. Many of the orchards have been replaced with residential homes and a developing business district. Sound financial and community planning has insured a bright future for this progressive community.
A history page for La Verkin. Here is another history page
This history page from the Washington County Historical Society gives information, links and historical photos of the area.
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See Photos of La Verkin.
LaVerkin Pah Tempe Hot Mineral Springs is just south of LaVerkin in Timpoweap Canyon. The early settlers and Native Americans of the area both used the springs for healing and relaxing.
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City of LaVerkin
435 North Main
LaVerkin, UT 84745
Phone: 435-635-2581
La Verkin Chamber
Hurricane Valley Chamber of Commerce
Serving Hurricane, La Verkin and Toquerville
95 South Main
Hurricane, Utah 84737
Phone: (435) 635-3402
La Verkin Community Events
March each year
The Miss LaVerkin pageant is held each March to choose Miss LaVerkin and two attendants. Other awards are also given out. The new court reigns for one year and participates during the year in various functions in the city and surrounding areas.
36 South 300 West
Hurricane, UT 84737
Phone: 435-635-4621
La Verkin Schools
La Verkin Elementary School
51 West Center
La Verkin, Utah 84745
Phone: 435-635-4619
Median age:
2000 - 28.8 years
Population Density:
2000 - 210 persons per square mile
Number of Housing Units:
1990 - 610
2000 - 1,158
Per capita income:
2000 - $ 12,113
2008 - $ 16,260
Median house value:
2000 - $ 107,000
2008 - $ 213,837
LaVerkin is located in the Mountain Time Zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.
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