Springville History
Springville is known throughout the state as "Art City"
because it showcases all aspects of fine art. The city was
founded in 1850 as Hobble Creek, named for horse hobbles
found in the stream that flows through the town.
The founding of Springville: 1850. Later, as the town
grew, the name was changed to Springville because of
the many freshwater springs in the area. The
original name was not completely lost, however, as
the canyon stream and golf course have retained the
name Hobble Creek.
First explored in 1776 by Father Silvestre Velez de
Escalante, a Jesuit Priest, Springville was
originally settled in 1850 by eight pioneer families
who crossed the plains to Salt Lake Valley from the
East and were subsequently directed by Brigham Young
the Prophet for the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. They were instructed to
settle 50 miles further south. Incorporated in
February 1853.
Springville is known as "Art City" due to its strong
development of the Arts. Springville hosts its
namesake art museum, the respected Springville
Museum of Art, Utah's oldest museum (circa 1937).
The museum, housed in a historic Spanish Colonial
Revival-style building, showcases collections of
many well-known artists, both local and national,
including collections of Utah Art, a major Soviet
collection, early Americana, and the European Steed
collection. Springville is the birthplace of noted
sculptor Cyrus Dalllin. The main street is
dotted with bronze statues, including several from
local sculptors Gary Price and Jeffer Decker.
One statue was a tribute to the local author Lee
Nelson.
Springville has a thriving community which has
experienced steady growth over the past ten years.
The current 28,000 population is projected to more
than double over the next sixteen years in line with
the dynamic future expansion of its commercial,
office, retail, and industrial sectors along the
city's I-15 corridor
Springville Attractions
Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum 175 S. Main in
Springville. Call (801) 489-0428. It was built in
1920 and houses pictures and histories of pre-1900
area pioneers, artifacts and memorabilia. Open Tue &
Sat. 2-5, and
Wed. 1-5.
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Springville Museum, Hatchery, Folkfest, Quits
Show and Founders Day
Springville Museum of Art
126 East 400 South
Springville, Utah. 84663
Phone: (801) 489-2727
Fax: (801)489-2739
This museum, founded in 1903, hosts permanent art
collections, traveling shows and special events.
State Fish Hatchery at 1000 N. Main St. -
Call (801) 489-4421.
The hatchery offers tours of its rainbow trout-raising
facility. Daily 8:30 to 4:30. Free admission.
Annual Springville World Folkfest.
Call (801) 489-2726 or 489-3657 for more information.
Located at the Arts Park and Art Museum.
Annual Quilt Show at the Museum of Art. -
Open to all quilters in the United States.
Museum open Tue-Sat 10-5, Wed 10-9, Sun 3-6. -
For more information, please call (801) 489-2727.
Founders Day in Springville. Various activities to celebrate
the founding of Springville.
For more information, please call (801) 489-3969.
Art City Days
Art City Days, held each June, is one of the
first city celebrations of the summer season in Utah
Valley. The citizens of this community join in a
variety of activities to celebrate their community
and the warmer weather. Activities include a parade,
hot air balloons, contests, and sporting events.