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==== Georgraphy and Demographics ==== | ==== Georgraphy and Demographics ==== | ||
The [http://www.historymania.com/american_history/Payson%2C_Utah Georgraphy and Demographics ]of the 2000 Census listed 12,716 people. | *The [http://www.historymania.com/american_history/Payson%2C_Utah Georgraphy and Demographics ]of the 2000 Census listed 12,716 people. | ||
*The [http://www.peteetneetmuseum.org/history.htm History of Payson], the city initially called Peteetneet Creek, after a Ute Indian Chief is located about 60 miles south of Salt Lake, and is in Utah County. | |||
The [http://www.peteetneetmuseum.org/history.htm History of Payson], the city initially called Peteetneet Creek, after a Ute Indian Chief is located about 60 miles south of Salt Lake, and is in Utah County. | |||
==== Library ==== | ==== Library ==== | ||
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*[http://www.peteetneetmuseum.org/exhibits.htm Exhibits] on the three floors of the Peteetneet Museum. | *[http://www.peteetneetmuseum.org/exhibits.htm Exhibits] on the three floors of the Peteetneet Museum. | ||
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==== News Papers ==== | |||
*[http://paysonads.com/ The Payson Chronicle ]145 Esat Utah Ave, Payson, Utah 84651, phone 801-465-9221 | |||
*[http://www.deseretnews.com/home/ The Deseret News] will have a section on the current Payson City news | |||
*[http://www.sltrib.com/ The Salt Lake Tribune ]reports on Payson local news, this paper is out of Salt Lake City. | |||
*[http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/south/payson/ The Daily Herald ]is a Utah Valley newspaper which also reports on the Payson news. | |||
==== Pioneers and People of Interest in Payson ==== | ==== Pioneers and People of Interest in Payson ==== | ||
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*The [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~sjensen/jensen/references/ref102.htm Curtis brothers, Lyman, Joseph and George ]were some of the first settlers of Peteetneet. | *The [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~sjensen/jensen/references/ref102.htm Curtis brothers, Lyman, Joseph and George ]were some of the first settlers of Peteetneet. | ||
*The Ute Indian Chief, [http://www.blackhawkproductions.com/Blackhawk2.htm "BlackHawk," ]is buried at the BlackHawk Memorial Park 2 miles south of Payson. He was a key figure in Utah's Black Hawk War of 1865-1872. | *The Ute Indian Chief, [http://www.blackhawkproductions.com/Blackhawk2.htm "BlackHawk," ]is buried at the BlackHawk Memorial Park 2 miles south of Payson. He was a key figure in Utah's Black Hawk War of 1865-1872. | ||
*[http://www.blackhawkproductions.com/Wakara.htm Walkara], was BlackHawk's Uncle, and a Ute Indian Leader who lead an attack on Fort Payson. | *[http://www.blackhawkproductions.com/Wakara.htm Walkara], was BlackHawk's Uncle, and a Ute Indian Leader who lead an attack on Fort Payson. | ||
*[http://www.familyperkins.com/genealogy/jamespace.htm James Pace ]was requested by President Brigham Young to settle Peteetneet Creek, arriving on 20 Oct 1850. | *[http://www.familyperkins.com/genealogy/jamespace.htm James Pace ]was requested by President Brigham Young to settle Peteetneet Creek, arriving on 20 Oct 1850. | ||
*[http://www.dijoninc.com/dianesden/ajs.htm Andrew Jackson Stewart ] had the first store in Payson, and [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=31038720 John Courtland Searle ]and these families were some of the first settlers in Payson. | *[http://www.dijoninc.com/dianesden/ajs.htm Andrew Jackson Stewart ] had the first store in Payson, and [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=31038720 John Courtland Searle ]and these families were some of the first settlers in Payson. | ||
==== Schools<br> ==== | |||
There are ten schools listed in Payson area, which is part of the Nebo School District. | |||
#Barnett Elementary School 456 N 300 E, Payson, UT (801) 465-6000 | |||
#Mt Nebo Junior High School 851 W 450 S, Payson, UT (801) 465-6040 | |||
#Nebo District Community School 1050 S Main St, Payson, UT (801) 465-6031 | |||
#Payson Junior High School 1025 Highway 198, Payson, UT (801) 465-6015 | |||
#Payson Middle School 851 W 450 S, Payson, UT (801) 465-6040 | |||
#Spring Lake Elementary School 1750 S 500 W, Payson, UT (801) 465-6070 | |||
#Starbright Pre School 174 N 200 W, Payson, UT (801) 465-4496 | |||
#Taylor Elementary School 92 S 500 W, Payson, UT (801) 465-6050 | |||
#Wilson Elementary School 590 W 500 S, Payson, UT (801) 465-6060 | |||
#[http://phs.nebo.edu/ Payson High School ]Grades 10-12 1050 S Main St Payson, UT 84651-3319 801-465-6025 | |||