Funeral Homes near Orangeville

Facts about the city

Orangeville is a city in northwestern Emery County, Utah, United States, at the edge of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The city is at the junction of State Routes 29 and 57, straddling the banks of Cottonwood Creek. The population was 1,398 at the 2000 census.

Orangeville Obituaries

It was reported by Monterey Herald on December 20th, 2014 that Gary A Sr Childs perished in Carmel, California.  Childs was 80 years old and was born in Orangeville, UT.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Gary A Sr's life.

It was reported by Sacramento Bee on October 4th, 2012 that Carolyn Jensen (Robertson) perished in Roseville, California.  Ms. Jensen was 77 years old and was born in Orangeville, UT.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Carolyn's life.

History

Orangeville is a city in northwestern Emery County, Utah County, Utah, United States, at the edge of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. They selected Orangeville, after Orange Seely, the first man called to settle Castle Valley, Utah Valley. The population was 1,398 at the United States Census, 2000 census.

Orangeville was founded in 1878 and was originally known as Castle Dale, Utah Dale until 1879 when a post office was established and since there was another Castle Dale in Utah, the community had to change its name. The city is at the junction of State Routes Utah State Route 29 and Utah State Route 57 straddling the banks of the San Rafael River (Utah) Rafael River. .