CONTACT INFORMATION: 

Lindon City
100 North State Street
Lindon UT  84042 
(801)785-5043
(801)785-4510 fax
dcullimore@lindoncity.org

HISTORY: Established in 1850 as an outgrowth of Pleasant Grove, the settlement was originally known as Stringtown because the houses were built along a single road, State Street. An old linden tree growing in the town in 1901 inspired the current name. The spelling of the town name was changed when approval was received from the Federal Post Office for a mail drop at "Lindon." The Town of Lindon, located between the cities of Pleasant Grove and Orem, became incorporated in April of 1924. The articles of incorporation, which also described the town limits, noted that the population was "458 souls," with 169 electors. The census in 2004 showed the population of Lindon to have grown to 9410.  When incorporated, Lindon encompassed approximately three and one-half square miles. In 2006, the area of the City has grown to 8.56 square miles.  It appears that the Town was originally incorporated as a legal device through which it could bond to finance a culinary water system.

LAND USE: When Lindon City was settled in the late 1800's, it was settled under a different settlement policy than the other cities in Utah County. Instead of being located on a natural stream, the City of Lindon was established on table land away from natural streams. Water had to be diverted from its natural channels onto the land. Also, instead of building houses in a central cluster, houses in Lindon have been built individually and in small subdivision clusters throughout the entire municipality. This has resulted in a rather evenly but sparsely built community having relatively long utility and service lines in comparison to the number of building. Today there are approximately 5,453 acres of land within the City limits, of which 1963 acres are planned for residential purposes; 981 acres are planned for commercial uses; 763 acres are planned for the purpose of industrial activities; and 1,581 acreas are planned for recreational/mixed use. Only 1,581 acres or 46% of the land within the City has been developed to date.

POPULATION: By 1950, the population had increased to 801 persons, and the US Census classified Lindon as a Third Class City. By the Census of 1960, the population had increased to 1,150. Lindon's 2000 population is 8,300 residents. Population figures from the 2004 census estimate the number of Lindon residents to be 9410. Total-build-out population estimates for Lindon City show a maximum population of about 15,000 to 17,000. Lindon City's future growth is restricted by the mountains, the lake, and the boundaries of the adjoining cities of American Fork, Pleasant Grove and Orem.

CLIMATE: The City has a climate which is typical of the inter-mountain region with four distinct seasons, usually hot, dry summers and cold moist winters. The growing season extends from mid-April to mid-October. Monthly temperatures average 60 to 100 degrees in the summer and 0 to 60 degrees in the winter.

LOCATION: Lindon City is located in northern Utah County approximately 40 minutes from Salt Lake City. The City extends East to the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Western Trail and west to the Lindon Marina on Utah Lake. On the south the City shares a boundary with Orem City and on the North with Pleasant Grove City and American Fork City. The mean elevation of the City is 4600 feet above sea level. The City has an area of approximately 8 square miles or 5,000 acres.

TRANSPORTATION: Public Transportation, private trucking firms and railroads all serve the transportation needs of Lindon. The City is bisected by Interstate 15, has an interchange at 600 South, and an additional interchange at approximately 2400 West.

EDUCATION: Lindon Elementary, Rocky Mountain Elementary, Oak Canyon Junior High School and Timpanogos Academy (a charter school) are in Lindon. Lindon students also attend Aspen Elementary, Timpanogos High School, and Pleasant Grove High School. The City is less than 15 minutes from Brigham Young University and Utah Valley State College.

Utah Valley State College

With an enrollment that is rapidly approaching 25,000 students, Utah Valley State college is an educational institution that has grown in Utah County. UVSC offers vocational and technical training, general education courses, and specialized associate's and bachelor's degrees. Popular fields of study include: Business, Engineering, Humanities, Computer Science, and Nursing. Both UVSC's curriculum and facilities continue to expand to meet the needs of Utah residents. The David 0. McKay Special Events Center is a wonderful addition to campus and the community. The facility is used for sporting events, civic functions, concerts, graduation, expos, and other community events. For more information about special events or about classes and programs offered by UVSC, please call 222-8000.

Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University is located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains in Provo, Utah, 40 miles south of Salt Lake City. Since its founding in 1875, BYU has grown from a modest school of 29 students to the largest private university in the United States in terms of full-time enrollment. Just over 32,000 students from 50 states and 88 foreign countries attend the University. As a center of learning, BYU has a library with more than two million volumes and offers 156 different bachelor's degrees, as well as 79 masters and 35 doctorate degrees. BYU awarded over 7500 undergraduate degrees in the 1997-1998 school year. The University has become a favorite spot for conventions, conferences, seminars, and workshops. A beautiful conference center, designed to accommodate many different activities was recently completed. The 270 seat auditorium is complemented by some 50 meeting rooms. The two largest rooms can be connected to hold 550 people. In addition to its other contributions, BYU is the cultural center of Utah Valley. The Harris Fine Arts Center houses five separate theaters where cultural events are regularly scheduled, and art exhibits are always on display in the building's two art galleries. The Museum of Peoples and Cultures and the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum are self-contained educational centers open to the public. The new Museum of Art is the largest art museum between Denver and San Francisco. BYU also has a respected and nationally recognized athletic program. Athletic teams from BYU consistently place in top 25 national ranking in many sports. BYU has some of the largest athletic stadiums and arenas in the west. Cougar stadium seats over 65,000 people. The Marriot Center can seat over 22,000 people for a basketball game.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Lindon City has been very progressive in economic development. Companies that have recently located in Lindon include Wal-Mart, Low Book Sales, and Scrubbs Carwash.  700 North Street is currently under construction to Geneva Road, and is expected to become a future commercial corridor.