The city of Ogden is the seat of Weber County, Utah. The first permanent European settlement in what is now Utah, it was originally named Fort Buenaventura. It was established in 1846 and was purchased the next year by the Mormon settlers, who called it Brownsville. It was changed to Ogden after Peter Skene Ogden, a brigade leader of the Hudson's Bay Company.
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Allows residents and visitors to access general and governmental information, documents and services. Includes local events calendar, city news and announcements, department directory, city hall hours and location, city guides and community links.
http://www.ogdencity.com/
Ogden Utah Convention & Visitors Bureau
This guide to the City of Ogden is geared toward tourism and business travel to the city, offering a directory of area accommodations, restaurants, travel resources, events and activities, as well as an overview of Ogden, Utah.
http://www.ogden.travel/
Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce
Official Ogden business organization that aims to advance the city's general prosperity. Site offers chamber and community information, a chamber calendar, an event registration index, a membership directory and several business information links.
http://www.echamber.cc/
