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Birdseye is an unincorporated community in southeastern Utah County, Utah, United States.


Description

The community is located on the back of the Wasatch Range, southeast of
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along U.S. Route 89 at the confluence of Bennie Creek and
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. Birdseye was settled in 1885 and originally named Summit Basin and later Clinton. The present name "Birdseye" was chosen because of the nearby birdseye marble located in the quarries near
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Notable person

* Shawn Nelson - Born in Birdseye, he was a plumber and U.S. Army veteran who stole an M60A3 Patton tank from a
U.S. National Guard The National Guard is a state-based military force that becomes part of the reserve components of the United States Army and the United States Air Force when activated for federal missions.San Diego, California and went on a rampage on May 17, 1995.


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Unincorporated communities in Utah County, Utah Populated places established in 1885 Unincorporated communities in Utah 1885 establishments in Utah Territory Provo–Orem metropolitan area {{utah-geo-stub