Logan, Utah was once a gathering place for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Indians. The Shoshone were a nomadic tribe so they had no permanent homes in the area. Mountain man Jim Bridger made his way down the Cache Valley in the 1820s, trapping beaver for the fur trade. The town itself was started in 1859 when Brigham Young directed a group of settlers to build a fort along the Logan River. The town grew and took the name “Logan” after fur-trader Ephraim Logan. Because of its abundant water, Logan became a farming community and mill town. Brigham Young College opened its doors in 1878 and was later renamed Utah State University. Today, Logan is a sleepy city with a reputation for being a safe and clean town to raise a family. There are several theatres in town providing year-round entertainment and the university helps bolster the local economy. I also thought the temple was one of Utah’s finest. I wasn’t in Logan long, but I had a pleasant stay. I hope you enjoy these photos from my time in Logan, classic Utah in Cache County.
