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Why is there a lighthouse in Cedar City?

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One story says that it was originally a lighthouse in Europe that was disassembled and transported to Utah and rebuilt at its current location. The lighthouse was originally built to be an icon that would set Providence Center apart from other developments in Utah.


Also asked, what is Cedar City famous for?

Cedar City is a vibrant community in southern Utah. The town is mostly known for hosting the world-famous Utah Shakespeare Festival as well as the Neil Simon Festival, Groovefest and the Cedar City Livestock Fest. Being the home of so many cultural festivities earned Cedar City the title of Festival City USA.

how cold does it get in Cedar City Utah? In Cedar City, the summers are warm and mostly clear, the winters are freezing and partly cloudy, and it is dry year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 18°F to 87°F and is rarely below 3°F or above 94°F.

Subsequently, question is, who founded Cedar City?

The settlement of Cedar City began on November 11, 1851, when a group of 35 men led by Henry Lunt and Peter M. Fife arrived in a blizzard from Parowan, 20 miles to the north, to establish an iron works. They founded what they called “Fort Cedar” or “Cedar City” on the north bank of Coal Creek.

What is the elevation of Cedar City Utah?

1,782 m

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What percentage of Cedar City is Mormon?

It's 6.5% mormon.

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What is there to do in Cedar City at night?

Every night at 7:00 they put on a Green Show on the lawn for FREE as a kick off for the plays showing that night.
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Is Cedar City Safe?

The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Cedar City is 1 in 39. Based on FBI crime data, Cedar City is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Utah, Cedar City has a crime rate that is higher than 84% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

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How much snow does Cedar City get?

Cedar City, Utah gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. Cedar City averages 52 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

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Where does Cedar City get its water?

Water. Located in the southeast Great Basin and the northeastern edge of the Mojave Desert, Cedar City does not have access to an abundant water supply, with no nearby reservoirs. The City, instead, gets its water from limited watersheds and aquifers.

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How far is Cedar City from Las Vegas?

Distance from Cedar City, UT to Las Vegas, NV
There are 154.99 miles from Cedar City to Las Vegas in southwest direction and 171 miles (275.20 kilometers) by car, following the I-15 S route. Cedar City and Las Vegas are 2 hours 26 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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How far is Cedar City UT from St George UT?

There are 48.81 miles from Cedar City to Saint George in southwest direction and 52 miles (83.69 kilometers) by car, following the I-15 S route. Cedar City and Saint George are 45 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop. This is the fastest route from Cedar City, UT to Saint George, UT.

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What is the crime rate in Cedar City Utah?

The Cedar City UT crime rate for 2017 was 221.35 per 100,000 population, a 0.57% increase from 2016. The Cedar City UT crime rate for 2016 was 220.1 per 100,000 population, a 19.51% decline from 2015. The Cedar City UT crime rate for 2015 was 273.44 per 100,000 population, a 2.44% increase from 2014.

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What state is Cedar City in?

Utah

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Is Cedar City Rural?

Population in 2017: 31,806 (94% urban, 6% rural).

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What is Cedar City Utah like?

Cedar City is a town in Utah with a population of 30,232. Living in Cedar City offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Cedar City and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Cedar City are above average.

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What is the population of Cedar City?

31,806 (2017)

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What climate zone is Cedar City Utah?

Cedar City, Utah is in USDA Hardiness Zones 6b.

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What is the population of Iron County Utah?

51,001 (2017)

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When was Suu founded?

1897

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When was the Cedar City Temple announced?

April 6, 2013

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What is the cost of living in Cedar City Utah?

4901 W 1525 S
COST OF LIVING Cedar City Utah
Housing 107.9 161.5
Median Home Cost $233,800 $338,200
Utilities 88.6 94.6
Transportation 72.3 99.6

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Does St George Utah get snow?

St. George averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

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What is the weather like in Utah year round?

In Salt Lake City, the summers are hot, dry, and mostly clear and the winters are very cold and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 23°F to 93°F and is rarely below 10°F or above 100°F.

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