Middleton is a community in Washington County, Utah, United States. About halfway between St. George and Washington, it is located on the east side of the Old Dixie Highway 91 tunnel, its main road, "Middleton Drive", is part of the old highway.
History It was founded in 1863, although it is now within the city limits of St. George (zip code 84770).
The first house in Middleton was built in 1872 by Alexander F. Macdonald.1. Historic American Buildings Survey, P. Kent Fairbanks, Photographer August, 1968 NORTH (FRONT) ELEVATION. - Alexander F. McDonald House, Middleton, Washington County, UT
Geography
Natural features Middleton Black Ridge (split in half by I-15) Forest Park Pond
Parks Middleton Park Forest Park (National Forest Reserve) National Turtle Reserve
Historic Locations
Macdonald Home
Demographics Statistics (2023): The population is 39,131. The average home value is $245,000. The median age is 30.8. The average number of people per household is 2.80.
References
Further reading Washington County Chapter, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, "Under Dixie Sun". 1950 with 1978 Supplement. Page 124. The Deseret News Jul 11, 1969 The Deseret News Dec 14, 1972 The Deseret News Aug 9, 1997 Lewiston Morning Tribune Dec 20, 1998
External links
Middleton Utah in Washington County History Wiki Washington County Historical Society Middleton Maps