Vernon is a town in southeastern Tooele County, Utah, United States. As of the 2020 census, Vernon had a population of 256.
Description
The town located along Utah State Route 36 in southern Rush Valley and is part of the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 236 at the 2000 census.
Vernon is the birthplace of World War II Medal of Honor recipient Mervyn Sharp Bennion.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Vernon has a hot-summer mediterranean continental climate, abbreviated "Dsa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Vernon was on July 13, 2002, and June 24, 2007, while the coldest temperature recorded was on December 23, 1990.
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History
The Vernon area was settled beginning in 1857. The community has the name of Joseph Vernon, a pioneer settler. In 1934, a very large incorporated town called Onaqui was created in the area, including Vernon as well as the settlements of Clover and St. John. Vernon was far from the rest of Onaqui, and locals always looked on it as somewhat independent. Vernon residents were granted a petition to incorporate separately on February 22, 1972, and the remaining part of Onaqui was renamed Rush Valley.
Demographics
As of the census