History:
The city of Taylorsville has a rich history dating back to the mid 19 th century when pioneers Joseph and Susanna Harker crossed the Jordan River and founded the Taylorsville area originally called "Over Jordan". Often the city of Taylorsville's is nicknamed as “Utah's Centennial City," since it came into existence 100 years after Utah was formed. After the city of Taylorsville was incorporated most of the growth of the city took place near the banks of the Jordan River in the eastern part of the town.
Quick Facts:
- The City is organized under the Council - Mayor form of Municipal Government
- Mayor serves as the community Chief Executive Officer
- City Council is the legislative body that enacts the laws (ordinances)
- the City has its own City's Annual Budget.
- The Mayor oversees the Administration of the City through the Community Development
- Court and the Administrative Departments utilizes the budget adopted by the City Council.
Attractions:
Some of the attraction of the city of Taylorsville are:
Golf Courses : Fore Lakes ,1258 W. 4700 S. ,266-8621
Meadowbrook ,4197 S. 1300 W., 266-0971
Parks: Millrace Park,1200 W. 5400 S.
Autumn Meadows ,5300 S. 2200 W.
Bennion Park,5600 S. 3200 W.
Southridge Park,5051 S. 4015 W.
Taylorsville Park ,4700 S. Redwood Rd.
Valley Park,5100 S. 2700 W.
Vista,4884 S. 1950 W.
Apart from the above, visitors can also avail the facility of skateboarding park ,softball complexes , swimming pools too.
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