What is the history of Eagle Mountain, Utah?
John Walden and Eagle Mountain Properties purchased land in a bankruptcy sale. Initially purchasing the land for the water rights, Walden later decided to form a city. Eagle Mountain was a planned city built around a concept of new urbanism, and incorporated in December 1996 with a population of approximately 250 residents. Pony Express Elementary, Eagle Mountain’s first school, opened over capacity. A new elementary school, Eagle Valley Elementary, opened in time for the 2004-2005 school year, also opening over capacity. The Ranches Academy, a public charter school, opened for the 2004-2005 school year opened at its set enrollment capacity.
