Brighton is a town in eastern Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Brighton, Utah | |
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Coordinates: 40°36′14″N 111°34′56″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Utah |
County | Salt Lake |
Settled | 1871 |
Incorporated | January 1, 2020 |
Named for | Brighton |
Area | |
• Land | 15.9981 sq mi (41.435 km2) |
Elevation | 8,707 ft (2,654 m) |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 180−260 (est) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
ZIP code | 84121 |
Area code(s) | 385, 801 |
GNIS feature ID | 1439115[1] |
Brighton is located at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon and covers an area of 10,238.8 acres (15.9981 sq mi).[2]: 7–8 While the exact number of residents is unknown, as of 2018, the population was estimated to be between 180 and 260.[2]: 7
Both the Brighton Ski Resort and the Solitude Mountain Resort are located in Brighton.[2]: 7
The area was first settled in 1871 but remained unincorporated. On November 6, 2018, residents of the area voted for incorporation,[3] which took effect January 1, 2020.[4]
The community had post offices from 1889 to 1905 and from 1946 to 1953.[5]
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