Draper, Utah, United States
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Draper is a populated place located in Salt Lake county Utah in the United States of America. It is at 40.5246711 latitude and -111.8638226 longitude. Draper is at an elevation of 1373 ft (4505 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Draper".
History
Draper was first settled in 1849 by Ebenezer Brown and his family, and was named originally South Willow Creek. The family's home was named Draper Fort, and the name Draperville Post Office was applied to the new post office in 1854. The community was renamed Draperville in honor of William Draper, the Presiding Elder of the Mormon Church at that time. The city was incorporated on February 22, 1978.
Location Details
| Type of Place: | Populated Place |
| Latitude: | 40.5246711 |
| Longitude: | -111.8638226 |
| Elevation: | 1373 ft / 4505 m |
| County: | Salt Lake |
| USGS Map Name: | Draper |
