Eskdale (sometimes written as EskDale) is an
unincorporated community
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in western
Millard County,
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, United States, just east of the
Nevada
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border
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.
Description
The community is a farming
commune founded by the
Order of Aaron and is located in the southern part of
Snake Valley, near the western flank of the Conger Range (part of the larger
Confusion Range). It was founded in 1955 by Dr. M. L. Glendenning as a religious community of the
House of Aaron. The name itself comes from the
River Esk in
Scotland
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.
The town is home to EskDale High School, which serves the communities of EskDale,
Garrison
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,
Burbank
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, and
Baker
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History
Ancient histo ...
(Nevada), along with other locals in the Snake Valley area. EskDale is also known for its dairy.
Climate
EskDale has a cold
desert climate
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(
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: ''BWk'').
See also
References
External links
EskDale DairyEskDale Community website
Unincorporated communities in Millard County, Utah
Unincorporated communities in Utah
Great Basin National Heritage Area
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