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Place Category: Active Life / Community and Public Services & Gov
HURRICANE? Are there really hurricanes in Utah?” Well no. This is Utah, not Florida. “How did the town get the name Hurricane?” Legend has it that one windy day in the 1860’s Mormon leader Erastus Snow had a whirlwind blow the top off a buggy he was driving. He reportedly said, “Well, that was a Hurricane. We’ll name this the Hurricane Hill.”
We do have some very windy days, especially during the winter, when there can be gusts over 50 miles per hour.
By the way, Hurricane is pronounced “Her-ah-kun” by the locals. Don’t want you to sound like a tourist. Read about Hurricane’s history at Utah’s Dixie History. For another perspective read more at the Utah History Encyclopedia. To learn about Utah state history visit the Utah State History web site.
For a more intimate look at Hurricane’s history visit the Hurricane Valley Pioneer Heritage Park and Museum. You can take a walk to learn about the area’s historic buildings and get directions to the Hurricane Canal Trail. The Museum is located at 35 W State St. and is open Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
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Membership in the local chamber offers numerous benefits & keeps business owners on top of important, ever-changing issues & trends within their community & local marketplace.
Not only that, but research points out that consumers are more likely to do business with a company if it’s a member of their local chamber of commerce.
When consumers know that a small business is a member of their local chamber of commerce, they are 44% more likely to think favorably of it & 63% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in the future.
PHONE: 435-635-3402
FAX: 435-635-3402
EMAIL: office@hvchamber.com
63 SOUTH 100 WEST
HURRICANE, UT 84737
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Thursday
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Closed on Fridays, Wkds & Holidays.