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Brighton, Utah
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Town
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Location of Utah in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Salt Lake |
| Settled | 1871 |
| Incorporated | January 1, 2020 |
| Named for | Brighton |
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| • Land | 15.9981 sq mi (41.435 km2) |
| Elevation | 8,707 ft (2,654 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 180-260 (est) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84121
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| Area code(s) | 385, 801 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1439115 |
Brighton is a town in eastern Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Description
Brighton is located at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon and covers an area of 10,238.8 acres (15.9981 sq mi). While the exact number of residents is unknown, as of 2018, the population was estimated to be between 180 and 260.
Both the Brighton Ski Resort and the Solitude Mountain Resort are located in Brighton.
History
The area was first settled in 1871, but remained unincorporated. On November 6, 2018, residents of the area voted for incorporation, which took effect January 1, 2020.
The community had post offices from 1889 to 1905 and from 1946 to 1953.
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