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Orem, Utah

Located in Utah County, Utah, Orem was established in 1877. Orem sits next to Provo in the heart of Utah's 'Silicon Slopes' tech corridor. Utah Valley University is one of the largest public universities in Utah.
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Founded 1877 | Population 100,000 | Peak 100,000 (2024) | County Utah County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Orem, Utah

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1877Mormon Settlement: Agricultural community in Utah Valley.
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1890Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Orem's character and economy.
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1999UVU Founded: Utah Valley University established.
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2010Silicon Slopes: Tech companies along I-15 corridor.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1877 Culture
Mormon Settlement
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1999 Culture
UVU Founded
2010 Business
Silicon Slopes

Did You Know?

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Orem sits next to Provo in the heart of Utah's 'Silicon Slopes' tech corridor.
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Utah Valley University is one of the largest public universities in Utah.
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Named for Walter C. Orem, who built an interurban railroad through the valley.
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Orem is located in Utah County, Utah.
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Orem was founded in 1877.
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