Brigham City is the county seat of Box Elder County in the state of Utah. Its population is estimated at 17,000 and is currently the headquarters of ATK Thiokol, the company that created the solid rocket boosters for the Space Shuttle.
Brigham City was first explored and settled by Mormon Pioneer William Davis but was named after the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
During World War II the federal government created a general hospital to treat wounded soldiers; the hospital brought an economic boom to the area and after the war the buildings were used as Intermountain Indian schools for Native Americans. Proof of this is found by the large white “I” on the city’s southeast mountains.
The matching “B” on the mountain stands for the city’s high school: Box Elder High.
Also notable is that the company, Smith’s Food and Drug was started in Brigham City. Other local manufacturers include steel fabricators Nucor/Vulcraft, Intertape Polymer-shrink wrap, OEA-airbag initiators, Malt-O-Meal, and as of late: La-Z-boy Utah furniture manufacturer.
Brigham City’s most exciting time is during the first week of September when local residents and out-of-state visitors alike celebrate their annual Peach Days with parades, car shows, craft booths, contests, and food.
Peach Days has been observed every year since 1904 thanks to the English immigrant, William Wrighton; he bought 100 peach stones from Salt Lake City, planted them in 1855 and turned peaches into an integral part of the local economy.
Today, agriculture continues to be an important part of Box Elder County’s economy and culture; 1/3 of Utah’s “dry land” wheat is grown here along with alfalfa, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, and onions. The dairy, cattle, and sheep industries also contribute substantially. |
Maddox Ranch House
1900 South Highway 89
Perry, Utah
(800) 544-5474
(435) 723-8545
Closed Sunday and Monday |
Hunan Village
686 South Main Street
(435) 723-8885 |
Idle Isle Café & Candy Shop
24 South Main Street
435-734-2468 |
The Yogurt Factory & Sandwich Shop
808 South Main Street
(435) 723-8500 |
J & D’s Family Restaurant
720 S Main Street
(435) 723-3811 |
Sonic Drive-In
825 West 1100 South
(435) 723-4114 |
Peach City Ice Cream Co.
306 North Main Street
(435) 723-3923 |
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Hut
Five Buck Pizza
Domino’s Pizza |
Dixie Grill
408 South Main Street
(435) 723-8381 |
Fast Food Burgers
Wendy’s, Burger King, McDonald’s |
Wingers
855 W 1100 S Ste A
(435) 723-3910 |
Fast Food Mexican Food
Taco Time, Taco Bell |
Melina’s Mexican Restaurant
40 West 700 South
(435) 723-6000
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Fast Food Sandwiches
Arby’s, Subway, Quizno’s |
Hua Guan Chinese Restaurant
903 South Main Street
435) 723-8859 |
KFC
955 South Main Street |
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