Spring City, Utah
Spring City, located in Sanpete County, Utah, United States. The city, originally a farming community, is increasingly recognized for its thriving artist population. It houses many prime examples of early Mormon pioneer architecture. Forbes magazine even named Spring City as one of America’s most beautiful towns in 2010.
Orson Hyde, a notable early apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, is interred in the local Spring City Cemetery.
Initially named “Allred Settlement” after its 1852 founders led by James Allred, the town was first organized as an LDS ward in 1853 with Ruben W. Allred as the bishop. The town named as Spring City when Christen G. Larsen became the bishop of the new LDS ward in 1860.
The entire city is recognized as the Spring City Historic District, aligning with the city boundaries. This designation is a testament to its preservation as a Mormon settlement, encompassing both residential areas and the commercial center.