Location and Housing
Payson is located in Utah County and covers a total area of 17.6 square kilometers. 2 Listings in the area are served by Nebo School District, with subdivisions including Villages at Arrowhead Park, Hiatt Creek, Arrowhead Ranch, Springside Meadows, and Payson Farms among others. 4
History and Culture
The settlement was originally named Peteetneet Creek, after Chief Peteetneet, with Peteetneet meaning "our water place" in the Timpanogos dialect of the Southern Paiute language. 1 Payson became an incorporated city on January 21, 1853. 1 The city hosts annual events including the Scottish Heritage Festival in July, a salmon supper in August, and the Onion Days festival every Labor Day weekend. 1
- What school district serves Payson?
- Payson is served by Nebo School District, which includes Payson High School, Payson Junior High School, Mt. Nebo Middle, and several elementary schools.
- When was Payson founded?
- Settlers arrived at Peteetneet Creek on October 20, 1850, and Payson was incorporated as a city on January 21, 1853.
- What annual events does Payson host?
- Payson hosts the Scottish Heritage Festival every July, a salmon supper in August, and the Onion Days festival every Labor Day weekend.