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Ogden

History, culture, extreme sports and thriving commerce are all part of the Ogden experience. According to the official Ogden City website at, Ogden began as a trading center for mountain men. Later, the railroad played a monumental part of Ogden's growth and development as it became a depot at the junction of the intercontinental railroad.

Ogden has embraced its rather colorful history by focusing on the restoration of districts such as historic 25^th Street and the surrounding area. Quaint historic red- and brown-brick buildings hold secrets and stories that float on the air in historic Ogden and it's almost impossible not to smile at the thought of an evening playing out there where the district came to life at night in the town's historic heydays.

Progress is the story that Ogden tells today. It was selected as a major venue city for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Ogden is now branding itself as a recreational mecca - and it is!

"New companies have shown great confidence in Ogden. Adam's Aircraft, Descente North America, Goode Skis, Kahuna Creations, JDH group, and others to be announced have brought their national headquarters and facilities to Ogden to take advantage of Ogden's resources, relative low cost, well educated employees, and unique geographical ability to provide easy access to air, truck, and rail transportation," according to Ogden City's informational website. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is among the area's largest employers.

The east Wasatch Mountains stand guard over Ogden. Hunting, camping, fishing, hiking, biking and more are available in just minutes from any part of town.

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Population: 77,226 in 2000 (Source: Ogden City)
Elevation: Between 4,300 and 5,200 feet above sea level(Source: Ogden City)

Climate: Average 76 degrees during July, 26.4 degrees during January

Education:

Weber School District

5320 Adams Ave. Pkwy.
Ogden, UT 84405
(801) 476-7800

Utah's Weber School District welcomes students into "a child-centered school district where each student is given multiple opportunities to achieve his/her academic, social, emotional, and physical potential in a safe, nurturing environment."

Weber School District includes schools in Roy, West Haven, and Ogden Utah. Weber School District supports the strong family values that attract people to Utah, constantly striving to increase parental involvement in their child's education.

Weber School District is among the top six school districts in the state of Utah that spend the most on education. The fifth largest district in Utah, the Weber School District has a surprising teacher to student ratio.

The Weber School District's mission statement is clear. "Weber School District is committed to provide educational experiences which motivate each student to become a lifelong learner, attain academic and personal potential, and enter the work force with the necessary skills."

The Weber School District offers a variety of student services from counseling to scholarships. They want to see all Utah children succeed academically. The Weber School District is among one of many Utah schools that offer open enrollment, meaning that parents can enroll their child in a number of different schools within the district. Open enrollment allows parents to select a school that best suits the needs of their child.

Utah's Weber School District places a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, realizing that the mastering of these concepts go a long way in achieving success in school, the workplace and in life. To ensure Utah children are mastering these concepts, they have integrated effective teaching tools into the classroom, while encouraging support from home and family.

Weber School District employs teachers who use research-based instruction that encourages literacy, and math teachers who are able to help students gain a "deep, conceptual understanding of mathematics."

Higher Education:

Ogden City is home to Weber State University [http://www.weber.edu], with an on-campus enrollment of almost 15,000 students. Weber State University, along with Utah State University, University of Utah, and Brigham Young University, offers advanced degrees. Branches of Utah State University and the University of Phoenix are located in the city. Professional and technical training is available at the College of Applied Technology and other private institutions. (Source: Ogden City website http://www.ogdencity.com/)

Local attractions:

David Eccles Conference Center and Peery's Egyptian Theater
2415 Washington Boulevard
Ogden, Utah 84401-2315
(800) 337-2690
(801) 395-3200
(801) 395-3201 Fax
E-mail: info@oecenter.com

The Conference Center is within minutes of:

• Historic 25th Street
• Union Station Railroad Museum
• Eccles Dinosaur Park
• Hill Air Force Base Aerospace Museum
• Golden Spike Historic Site
• Lagoon Amusement Park
• Weber State University
• The Great Salt Lake
• Antelope Island
• Snowbasin Ski Resort, site of the 2002 Winter Olympics

Commerce:

Ogden Weber Chamber of Commerce
2484 Washington Blvd # 400
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 621-8300

Government:

Ogden City

2549 Washington Blvd.

Ogden, UT 84401

(801) 629-8346

Weber County

2380 Washington Blvd.

Ogden, UT 84401

Check department listings on Ogden City's website for telephone numbers.

Utah State Government