Enterprise Utah
Enterprise Utah is located on US 18 at the south end of the Escalante Desert near the mouth of Shoal Creek at the upper most northwest corner of Washington county. A relatively small agricultural community occupying 2.91 square miles with a population of 1285 and 454 housing units according to the 2000 Census Data. One of the main attractions to Enterprise is the Enterprise reservoir, which has camping, boating and fishing. Because of the cooler climate the hills are green most of the time.
While Enterprise is fairly removed, it does provide more moderate pricing of homes and a slower rate of increase in comparison to the prices in the St. George Area. Because of recent information obtained through the "grape-vine" we believe that there could be a significant increase of building there. Significant is relative in this case, as Enterprise is not that big. One recent report, from September 2005, makes mention of about 30 smaller 1200-1400 square foot homes on smaller parcels (3 bedroom, 2 bath) starting at 139,000 and staying fairly consistent in pricing throughout the project, based on reports. If you would more information on these homes, give us a call.
History
Many Enterprise settlers came from Hebron, currently a ghost town located further up Shoal Creek. Due to the lack of water and an earthquake in 1902 the local mines shut down. About one hundred families migrated farther down Shoal Creek and established a new settlement called Shoal Creek.The name was changed to Enterprise and it has been said this was done to reflect the settlers enterprising ability to adjust to the unexpected.
Geography
Climate Enterprise has a milder climate with temperatures about 15-20 degree cooler than St. George.
Demographics
Education
Enterprise High Grades 7-12 (P. O. Box, Enterprise, UT 84725 Phone: 435-878-2236 Fax: 435-878-2510) Beaver County
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