Duchesne, Utah
Founded in 1905. The town's first resident and merchant was A. M. Murdock. He had earlier come to the Basin to trade with the Indians in Whiterocks. He originally named the town Dora after his daughter. It was later renamed Theodore for President Roosevelt and finally Duchesne in 1915.
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Location
- County: Duchesne
- Elevation: 5,519 ft.
- Coordinates: 40° 9' 47.85" N, 110° 24' 10.56" W (40.1632913, -110.4029329)
- PLSS: Sec. 1, T. 4S, R. 5W, Uintah Special Meridian
Population
(2020 U.S. Census)
- Population: 1,588
- Housing Units: 557
Gardening Info
- Hardiness Zone: 6a
- Average Last Spring Freeze: May 21
- Average First Fall Freeze: Sept. 23
- Average Freeze-Free Days: 126.2
Churches
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
location_on901 N. 500 East
Duchesne, Utah
Duchesne, Utah
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
location_on130 S. 300 East
Duchesne, Utah
Duchesne, Utah
Schools
Duchesne Elementary School
location_on168 W. 200 North
Duchesne, Utah
Duchesne, Utah
call435-738-1290 or 435-738-1313
Annual Events
Parks & Cemeteries
Duchesne City Parks
news
Duchesne City operates several parks: Eagle Park, Roy Park, the Strawberry Riverwalk, the Tennis Park and Wallace Park
Duchesne City Cemeteries
news
Duchesne City operates three cemeteries: the Duchesne City Cemetery, the Strawberry Cemetery and the Theodore Cemetery.
Government & Services
Emergency Services
Duchesne County Sheriff's Office
location_on21554 W. 9000 South
Duchesne, Utah
Duchesne, Utah
call435-725-4715 (non-emergency dispatch)