Janet Naisbitt-Bagley

Enoch Neighborhood Guide

The City of Enoch was founded in May 1851 by Joel H. Johnson as Johnson's Fort.  The fort was located just off current Midvalley Road, just a mile or two from the City Offices.
Enoch was founded by Joel H. Johnson. It was originally known as Johnson's Springs and Johnson's Fort.

Enoch was incorporated on 10 January, 1966 and at that time absorbed the neighboring communities of Grimshawville, Stevensville and Williamsville.  All of the above information on the City of Enoch was directly sourced from: http://www.cityofenoch.org/?p=about .

History

Enoch is a mostly rural and agricultural city in Iron County, Utah, United States, and is located approximately 6 miles northeast of Cedar City. The population was 3,467 at the 2000 census.

Enoch was originally settled as part of an iron mission along with Cedar City and Parowan. The area was originally known as Johnson Springs, as named by Joel H. Johnson, the earliest known white settler. In 1890, the area's name was changed to Enoch, to avoid confusion with another settlement in Utah also named Johnson Springs. Enoch, along with nearby Grimshawville, Stevensville, and Williamsville, were officially incorporated on January 10, 1966.

Community Features

Enoch, UT Attractions & Activities

(The following information on Enoch’s attractions and activities has been directly sourced from:  http://www.utah.com/nationalsites/cedar_breaks.htm )

LOCATION: Cedar City, Utah (6.7 miles from Enoch)

Cedar Breaks resembles a miniature Bryce Canyon. Some visitors say its brilliant colors even surpass Bryce. The Indians called Cedar Breaks the "Circle of Painted Cliffs." Situated at an elevation of 10,000 feet, Cedar Breaks is shaped like a giant coliseum dropping 2,000 feet to its floor. Millions of years of uplift and erosion have carved this huge amphitheater. Deep inside the coliseum are stone spires, columns, arches, pinnacles, and intricate canyons in varying shades of red, yellow and purple. The bristlecone pine, one of the world's oldest trees, grows in the area and can be found along the Spectra Point Trail. The Dixie National Forest surrounds Cedar Breaks providing lush alpine meadows clustered with ponderosa pines and quaking aspens. During the summer months, the wildflower display is spectacular.

Recreational activities at Cedar Breaks include sightseeing, photography, hiking, nature study, picnicking and camping. Two mile/3.2 kilometer trails, the Alpine Pond trail and the Spectra Point Trail, are accessible from the road. The trails are easy walks but can be strenuous for the elderly, persons with respiratory problems and those who are not in good physical condition because of the park's high elevation (10,000 feet/3048 meters). The monument is a premier cross-country skiing and snowmobiling destination in the winter with access from Brian Head Resort.

Events

UTAH Shakespearean Festival
(The following information on Enoch’s UTAH Shakespearean Festival, please visit: http://www.bard.org/index.html.)

Mission Statement
Our mission is succinct, well-defined, and a part of everything we do at the Utah Shakespearean Festival

The Utah Shakespearean Festival presents life-affirming classic and contemporary plays in repertory, with Shakespeare as our cornerstone. These plays are enhanced by interactive festival experiences which entertain, enrich, and educate.

The Utah Shakespearean Festival is committed to excellence through diversity.

For more details on Enoch, UT Calendar of Events, please visit: http://www.cityofenoch.org/?p=community_events

Parks and Recreation

The Enoch Recreation Center will provide a community gathering place for family fun, physical exercise, and organized sports. Its creation and operation will promote volunteerism and Community involvement. The complex will promote the value of exercise and improved health for citizens. It will save local families significant time and money participating in sports programs.

For more details about Enoch, UT please visit: http://www.cityofenoch.org/?p=homepage