Mendon, Utah
Latitude 41°, 42’, 32.91387” West
Longitude 111°, 58’, 55.58957” North
Elevation: 4562l.632 feet above sea level
Number of homes: 265
Population: 905
2000 A.D.
Located at the base od the Mendon Mountain on
the western side of Cache Valley, this area was
once a favorite hunting ground for the Shoshone
Indians. While settlement began in 1859 when
eight Mormon emigrant families from England,
Wales, Scotland and Denmark built the first
permanent log cabisn in a fort arrangement on the
town square just east of here. As of 2000 A.D.,
five generations have called Mendon home. Its
picturesque setting, strong community traditions
and secluded rural locaiton continue to make
Mendon a favorite hometown to many.
