At Trapnell Orthodontics, we’re proud to call Utah County our home. From Provo to Payson, each one of our premier locations is proudly located in Utah County. Recently, we discussed many of the great and memorable movies filmed right here in Utah County and the surrounding areas. This week, we thought it’d be fun to cover some interesting facts about Utah County and its wonderful cities.

While providing our patients with corrective and effective treatments for problematic teeth is our first concern, we’d love to share some interesting facts about the cities we’re so happy to work in. Take a moment to learn more about Utah County with Trapnell Orthodontics, serving patients in Provo, Payson, Springville, and Spanish Fork!

Utah County Interesting Facts: Provo

Home to Brigham Young University, Provo is rich in Utah history. Provo is Utah’s third largest city and Utah County’s largest with a population of over 100,000. The city’s Peaks Ice Arena even hosted some events in the 2002 Winter Olympics! Now that you have a little background on the city, let’s take a look at some interesting facts about Provo.

The city has one of the best economies in the country, boasting a $16 billion market! Need a job? Consider looking in Provo!
In comparison to every US city, Provo leads the country with the highest percentage of Latter Day Saints at 88%!
In recent years, Provo became just the second city with access to the high-speed Google Fiber. That may be due to the fact that Utahns use Google more than any other state.
Five billion-dollar companies were started in Provo. The list of highly-successful companies includes Vivint, Qualtrics, Ancestry.com, Novell, and Nu Skin. The first three are even located along the same street!
The first Big Boy burgers was started in Provo, and it was also Utah County’s first fast food restaurant.

Payson, Springville and the Rest of Utah County

While Provo leads Utah County in size and an incredible economy, the rest of the county is still worth mentioning. Payson, Spanish Fork, and Springville all offer fun and interesting facts, but Utah County is full of other great cities. Take a look at the list below to learn more!

With a population of over 500,000 citizens, Utah County is the second largest in the state.
In 1935, a boxing match was held at the bottom of the dried up Utah Lake. The lake has since filled with water, of course!
The city of Springville was first called Hobble Creek by early settlers, as horses were often hobbled (tied up with some mobility) and left by a nearby stream.
Springville also has a nickname: Art City.
Later named Payson by Brigham Young, the city was first called Peteetneet Creek after a Ute Indian chief.

Utah County: Home to Trapnell Orthodontics

As a Utah County resident, there’s plenty to be proud of. Rich in fun facts and interesting history, the city of Provo is clearly a unique place—and the rest of Utah County is great too! Next time you’re on your way to Trapnell Orthodontics, think about all the great things our region has to offer.

With four locations across the county, Trapnell Orthodontics provides nearby residents with quality services and great service. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and browse our site to learn more about our services.