Settled in 1849 by the Aaron Johnson Company, pioneers found the springs and water supply to be suitable to colonization. Hobble Creek, flowing through Springville was named after early explorers' horse hobbles found in the creek by the settlers of 1849. Read more Springville history.

Most Famous For: Springville Museum of Art, one of the West's finest; the Hobble Creek Golf Course; Springville World Folkfest.

Population: 18,000

Elevation: 4,571

Visitor Information:
• City Offices, 50 S. Main, 801-489-2700 or 801-489-2720
• Chamber of Commerce, 175 S. Main, 801-489-4681
• Utah Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau, 51 S. University Ave., Provo, 800-222-UTAH

City Parks: 9 parks

Medical Services: Instacare Center, 400 E. 400 S., 801-489-3244

Churches: Baptist, LDS, Presbyterian

Auto Services: 7 gas stations, 7 auto repair

Bus Station: 192 S. Main, 801-489-5091