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In
1919 a petition was distributed calling for the incorporation
of the area known as the Provo Bench. This was accomplished
and the town was organized and called "Orem"
after Walter C. Orem, president of the Salt Lake and Utah
Railroad.
Attractions:
Utah
Valley State College; Sundance
Resort
Population:
92,296 (1999)
Elevation:
4,770
Visitor
Information:
• Chamber of Commerce 51 S. University Suite 215,
(801) 379-2555
• Utah Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau 51
S. University Avenue, Suite 111, Provo, (801) 370-8393
(800) 222-UTAH
City
Parks: 13
parks
Churches:
Baptist, Church of Christ,
Community, Evangelical Free, LDS
Medical
Services:
• Orem Community
Hospital 331 N. 400 W. (801) 224-4080
• Timpanogos Regional
Hospital 750 W. 800 N, (801) 714-6000
Auto
Services: 28 gas stations
(some 24-hour), 43 auto repair
Bus
Station: 721 N. State
(Salmon Pharmacy), (801) 225-0119
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