Wanship, Utah
Wanship (/ˈwɑːnʃɪp/ WAHN-ship) is a census-designated place in Summit County, Utah, United States. The population was 400 at the 2010 census.
Wanship | |
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View of Wanship, Utah, from Wanship Dam | |
Location in Summit County and the state of Utah | |
| Coordinates: 40°48′27″N 111°23′41″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Summit |
| Settled | 1859 |
| Founded by | Stephen Nixon and Henry Roper |
| Named for | Chief Wanship |
| Elevation | 5,925 ft (1,806 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 400 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 84017 |
| Area code | 435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584781 |
Wanship is located at the intersection of Interstate 80 and Utah State Route 32, at the junction of Silver Creek and the Weber River. It is 37 miles (60 km) from Salt Lake City, and 8 miles (13 km) from Coalville. The town lies at an elevation of 5,925 feet (1,806 m).
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